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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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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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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Programming in Swift: Benefits of This Popular Coding Language

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

March 30, 2022

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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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Explore popular web and app development courses

Meta

Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Version Control, User Research, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Structures, Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Algorithms, Web Development Tools

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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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IBM

Skills you'll gain: Istio, Node.JS, Software Development Life Cycle, Kubernetes, Unit Testing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Server Side, Application Deployment, React Redux, Cloud Services, Django (Web Framework), Cloud-Native Computing, Object-Relational Mapping, Git (Version Control System), Full-Stack Web Development, HTML and CSS, Cloud Computing, Jupyter, Generative AI, Interviewing Skills

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4.6
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera

Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Research, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, Persona (User Experience), User Centered Design, Usability, Responsive Web Design, UI/UX Research, Human Centered Design, Software Design Documents, Mockups, Conceptual Design, Design, User Flows, Persona Development, Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design

Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

[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 2025 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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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 and blazer works on a laptop 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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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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What Does a Web Designer Do (And How Do I Become One)?

As a web designer, you are responsible for big-picture decisions, like the menus listed on the site, and smaller details, like which fonts, colors, and graphics to use. Explore the role of a web designer and the skills you’ll need to be successful.

December 21, 2021

Article

[Featured Image] A woman works at a desktop in an office.

Programming in Swift: Benefits of This Popular Coding Language

There 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 2025 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 and blazer works on a laptop 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

Article

[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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[Featured image] A website designer sits on a pink sofa in a living room with her computer on her lap working on a website design.

What Does a Web Designer Do (And How Do I Become One)?

As a web designer, you are responsible for big-picture decisions, like the menus listed on the site, and smaller details, like which fonts, colors, and graphics to use. Explore the role of a web designer and the skills you’ll need to be successful.

December 21, 2021

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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 out or are ready to take the next step in your career. Explore web and app development topics, including:

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