Welcome to Introduction to Back-End Development, the first course in the Meta Back-End Developer program.
This course is a good place to start if you want to become a web developer. You will learn about the day-to-day responsibilities of a web developer and get a general understanding of the core and underlying technologies that power the internet. You will learn how front-end developers create websites and applications that work well and are easy to maintain.
You’ll be introduced to the core web development technologies like HTML and CSS and get opportunities to practice using them. You will also be introduced to modern UI frameworks such as Bootstrap and React that make it easy to create interactive user experiences.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Describe the front-end developer role
- Explain the core and underlying technologies that power the internet
- Use HTML to create a simple webpage
- Use CSS to control the appearance of a simple webpage
- Explain what React is
- Describe the applications and characteristics of the most popular UI frameworks
For the final project in this course, you will create and edit a webpage using HTML and the Bootstrap CSS framework. Using a responsive layout grid, you will construct a responsive webpage containing text and images that looks great on any size screen.
This is a beginner course intended for learners eager to learn the fundamentals of web development. To succeed in this course, you do not need prior web development experience, only basic internet navigation skills and an eagerness to get started with coding.
Status: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework)
Bootstrap (Front-End Framework)
Status: HTML and CSS
HTML and CSS
Beginner·Course·18 hours
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4.0
·Reviewed Jul 4, 2025
The name is sort of misleading. should be named as "Web developement overview" becuase it mostly covers concepts like how Internet and web works, front-end developement and technologies.
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 18, 2022
Great! One of the best courses I've done so far. Can't wait to learn more. The only thing to improve would be a an additional practical subchapter about react with real coding projects.
4.0
·Reviewed Mar 5, 2023
I think the Bootstrap part of the course needs to be improved a little bit, because i thought that it got introduced a bit too fast which creates confusion. Other than that, everything else was great
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 4, 2022
Mybe it worth to rename the course to introduction to the web development (and have one course instead of two), because syllabus for the Introduction to the Front-end develoment course is the same
4.0
·Reviewed Mar 11, 2025
Very high-level intro to front-end development which is exactly what I needed. However, I hate that it is AI generated. It lacks a soul as is disorienting at times. Still 4/5 overall.
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 11, 2022
Excelent course!Absolutely the best front-end course I have seen so far. Incredibly clear, even though it teachs the most important concepts that even many practitioners do not know so well.
4.0
·Reviewed Feb 27, 2023
Do I need to learn javascript? in this professional certificate it wasn't mentioned that we need to do the front end course but in the videos it says that next lesson is javascript but it is not
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 29, 2022
I really enjoyed this course. The practice was great. I was blown away by the ability to code within the course, rather than by download. I did download the IDE to practice on my own.
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 6, 2022
I found the entire course very interesting, as it presented the full spectrum of web development. The material was presented very well, step by step, and was easy to understand.
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 5, 2025
For the most part a well paced course. The instructor elocuted well and spoke at a good pace. I enjoyed the basic programming exercises as I am very new to looking into programming and data.
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 14, 2022
They kept it simple and easy to understand. The assignments were well guided. The topics were well covered. Just wish to see some introduction topics regarding back-end development.
4.0
·Reviewed Jul 26, 2022
This intro is a gentle overview of the front end, for many like me, it is a refresher course that adds new skills to old capabilities. I look forward to diving more into the back end of development.
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Dominik
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·Reviewed Jul 23, 2022
4 weeks about React and Bootstrap, no value for backend developers
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Zhewei
2.0
·Reviewed May 29, 2023
Why is it identical to the course "Introduction to Front-End Development"? The contents are about HTML, CSS and JavaScript, which are basically what front-end developers will use
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Addison
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·Reviewed Dec 1, 2022
This course is titled "Introduction to Backend Development" but it's entirely focused on front-end development.
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Ursina
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 19, 2022
Great! One of the best courses I've done so far. Can't wait to learn more. The only thing to improve would be a an additional practical subchapter about react with real coding projects.
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Chao
3.0
·Reviewed Aug 9, 2022
It's good for beginners, though we mostly focus on the front end, not much on the back end.
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robyn
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 30, 2022
I really enjoyed this course. The practice was great. I was blown away by the ability to code within the course, rather than by download. I did download the IDE to practice on my own.
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Maruf
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 15, 2022
They kept it simple and easy to understand. The assignments were well guided. The topics were well covered. Just wish to see some introduction topics regarding back-end development.
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Joy
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 27, 2023
This is first time i have actually enjoyed learning HTML and CSS. It always felt like I would never get a hang of it, But this course made it all easy for me and made me hungry for more.
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Sharon
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 6, 2022
I found the entire course very interesting, as it presented the full spectrum of web development. The material was presented very well, step by step, and was easy to understand.
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Ruisi
3.0
·Reviewed Aug 30, 2022
To simple. To easy. Not informative. Quiz questions are vague.
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Lucio
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 4, 2022
I absolutely loved this course and I think it's the best introduction to Back-End development. It not only describe the role of a Back-End developer but it also covers all the basic of Front-End development and UI frameworks that should be enough for a beginner Back-End developer to start with. So that way you don't get overwhelmed by the front end stuff you will likely never use as a Back-End developer. If you're a Back-End student I highly recommend starting with this course, because it is right to the point and it covers things like HTML forms, css/bootstrap grid and some other basic things that you need to know.
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Leonardo
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 2, 2022
Amazing intro, learned HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and React lightly but clear concepts. Most recommended for a first approach for non-techy backgrounds.
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T
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 11, 2022
This is a fantastic course. It was well taught, and quite practical too. Looking forward to the other courses
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Sarwar
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 5, 2022
This course is really helpful and amazing, it has simple explanation videos, the assignments was really joyful and interesting. I get to learn about React and it's use in such a simple way. The core information about internet technologies such as HTTP, web server, application servers are really useful. The additional content after every module contents lots of deep information about the topics.
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dale
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 3, 2022
Another brilliant course. Introduced to networking, HTTP principles, and some front-end technologies like HTML and CSS that lay the foundations to becoming a back-end developer. Thanks to the instructors, who are brilliant.
The woman who is teaching is really good.
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Fauzan
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 6, 2022
The courses are very interesting using a variety of teaching methods from videos, readings, quizzes, labs and exams. In addition, the explanations are very easy to understand and are followed by visualizations that make the material easier to understand
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5.0
·Reviewed Jul 11, 2022
This course is great for both beginers and experiences. However, I recommend ones who have at least basic programming before starting this course since this course is a little fast pace, it could be hard to follow if you are a completely beginer.
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Fremah
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 5, 2022
The trainer is well informed on the subject matter and she breaks down the course into easy digestable instruction which is easily comprehended.
Thanks Meta and Coursera for the lovely introductory course.
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Frank
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 6, 2025
For the most part a well paced course. The instructor elocuted well and spoke at a good pace. I enjoyed the basic programming exercises as I am very new to looking into programming and data.
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Oliver
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 17, 2022
Great introduction, very clear explaination and great bonus materials to read through. Definitely equipping you with a great overview of all the basics and hence further development.