Web and App Development

Learn more about the skills and certifications you need for a career as a front-end, back-end, iOS or Android developer.

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[Featured Image] A person works at a desktop computer in an office, comparing Java and C++.

Java vs. C++ Comparison: What Are the Differences in These Programming Languages?

Are you interested in becoming a developer? If you want to create computer software, produce apps, or develop the next popular video game, you will need to write code. Read on to explore if you should learn Java or C++.

March 31, 2022

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[Featured Image] Two iOS app developers work together to refine software for a new app.

What Is an iOS App Developer? A 2025 Guide

Learn what an iOS developer does and how you can succeed in this rapidly growing field.

March 30, 2022

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[Feature Image] A person works at a desktop computer on the front end and back end of a website.

Front-End vs. Back-End Developer: Understanding the Differences

There are three primary types of software development: front-end, back-end, and full-stack. Compare and contrast them in this guide.

March 30, 2022

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[Featured Image] A person works at a desktop computer in an office, comparing Java and C++.

Java vs. C++ Comparison: What Are the Differences in These Programming Languages?

Are you interested in becoming a developer? If you want to create computer software, produce apps, or develop the next popular video game, you will need to write code. Read on to explore if you should learn Java or C++.

March 31, 2022

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[Featured Image] Two iOS app developers work together to refine software for a new app.

What Is an iOS App Developer? A 2025 Guide

Learn what an iOS developer does and how you can succeed in this rapidly growing field.

March 30, 2022

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Explore popular web and app development courses

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IBM

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Scripting, Browser Compatibility, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development

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Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
683 reviews

Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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Meta

Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), JavaScript Frameworks, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, React.js, Javascript

4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
14K reviews

Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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Meta

Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Django (Web Framework), Version Control, Restful API, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Mobile Development, SQL, Database Design, API Design, Python Programming

4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
25K reviews

Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

[Featured Image] A person wearing headphones works at a desktop on programming in Swift in an office.

Programming in Swift: Benefits of This Popular Coding Language

There are many advantages to programming in Swift, beyond the creation of iPhone apps.

March 30, 2022

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[Featured image] A Javascript developer writes code at their computer.

Java vs. JavaScript: What's the Difference?

It’s important to know the difference between Java and JavaScript, two popular programming languages. Read on to explore the differences, uses, and pros and cons of both.

March 30, 2022

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[Featured image] An Android app developer in a blue shirt works with a laptop and a smartphone.

What Is an Android App Developer? Your 2026 Career Guide

Find out whether a career as an Android app developer is for you by exploring requirements, salary, responsibilities, and more with this guide.

March 28, 2022

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[Featured Image] Two people map out a mobile app design on a whiteboard.

Mobile App Development: Quick Start Guide

Learn about the mobile app development industry and how you can develop your own mobile app with this guide.

March 28, 2022

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[Featured Image] A back-end developer in a blue shirt works at a computer in an open office space.

What Does a Back-End Developer Do?

A back-end developer writes code that forms the backbone of a website or app. Learn more about this career and how you can get started.

March 23, 2022

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[Featured image] A Python developer in a wheelchair sits in front of his computer workstation in an office.

Python vs. Java: Which Should I Learn?

Comparing Python vs Java, you’ll find both are useful in web development, and each has pros and cons. Read on to discover which language best suits your needs.

March 15, 2022

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[Featured image] A man sits at his desktop computer working on a webpage design.

How to Become a Web Designer

Discover the skills that go into building websites, including creating layouts, understanding, color theory, using design software, and managing your time.

March 14, 2022

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[Feature Image] An aspiring Python developer works on Python application development with another learner.

Python Developer: What They Can Do, Earn, and More

As a Python developer, you can do everything from web or game development to quantitative analysis or creating new programming languages. Learn more about this career.

March 10, 2022

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[Featured image] A woman applying for a back-end developer job shakes hands with a hiring manager standing next to a desk in a brightly lit office.

4 Common Back-End Developer Interview Questions

Plan ahead and be prepared with this back-end developer interview question guide.

January 21, 2022

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[Feature Image] A person works at a desktop computer on the front end and back end of a website.

Front-End vs. Back-End Developer: Understanding the Differences

There are three primary types of software development: front-end, back-end, and full-stack. Compare and contrast them in this guide.

March 30, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] A person wearing headphones works at a desktop on programming in Swift in an office.

Programming in Swift: Benefits of This Popular Coding Language

There are many advantages to programming in Swift, beyond the creation of iPhone apps.

March 30, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A Javascript developer writes code at their computer.

Java vs. JavaScript: What's the Difference?

It’s important to know the difference between Java and JavaScript, two popular programming languages. Read on to explore the differences, uses, and pros and cons of both.

March 30, 2022

Article

[Featured image] An Android app developer in a blue shirt works with a laptop and a smartphone.

What Is an Android App Developer? Your 2026 Career Guide

Find out whether a career as an Android app developer is for you by exploring requirements, salary, responsibilities, and more with this guide.

March 28, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] Two people map out a mobile app design on a whiteboard.

Mobile App Development: Quick Start Guide

Learn about the mobile app development industry and how you can develop your own mobile app with this guide.

March 28, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] A back-end developer in a blue shirt works at a computer in an open office space.

What Does a Back-End Developer Do?

A back-end developer writes code that forms the backbone of a website or app. Learn more about this career and how you can get started.

March 23, 2022

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[Featured image] A Python developer in a wheelchair sits in front of his computer workstation in an office.

Python vs. Java: Which Should I Learn?

Comparing Python vs Java, you’ll find both are useful in web development, and each has pros and cons. Read on to discover which language best suits your needs.

March 15, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A man sits at his desktop computer working on a webpage design.

How to Become a Web Designer

Discover the skills that go into building websites, including creating layouts, understanding, color theory, using design software, and managing your time.

March 14, 2022

Article

[Feature Image] An aspiring Python developer works on Python application development with another learner.

Python Developer: What They Can Do, Earn, and More

As a Python developer, you can do everything from web or game development to quantitative analysis or creating new programming languages. Learn more about this career.

March 10, 2022

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[Featured image] A woman applying for a back-end developer job shakes hands with a hiring manager standing next to a desk in a brightly lit office.

4 Common Back-End Developer Interview Questions

Plan ahead and be prepared with this back-end developer interview question guide.

January 21, 2022

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Web and app development cover a wide variety of skills and careers, from programming languages like Python and Java to front- and back-end development. With so many options and opportunities available, it can be tricky to know where to start. On Coursera, you'll find expert resources to support your goals, whether you're just starting or are ready to take the next step in your career. Explore web and app development topics, including:

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