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CS50's Web Programming with Python and JavaScript

Overview

This course picks up where CS50 leaves off, diving more deeply into the design and implementation of web apps with Python, JavaScript, and SQL using frameworks like Django, React, and Bootstrap.

What you'll learn

  • HTML, CSS
  • Git
  • Python
  • Django
  • SQL, Models, and Migrations
  • JavaScript
  • User Interfaces
  • Testing, CI/CD
  • Scalability and Security

Skills you'll practise

Python (Programming Language)ScalabilitySQL (Programming Language)Django (Web Framework)Application DeploymentApplication Programming Interface (API)React.js (Javascript Library)Web DevelopmentCloud ServicesGithubJavaScript (Programming Language)Database DesignCloud ComputingComputer Science

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • One of the best-taught programming courses in the world, by David J. Malan and his team.
  • Problem sets are real projects that stay on your GitHub.
  • Free certificate from CS50 when you finish on cs50.harvard.edu (the edX certificate is paid).
  • Active community on Discord, Reddit and Ed for help at any hour.
  • University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
  • A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
  • Taught by Harvard University, one of the strongest names in its field.
  • 1,673,595 learners have taken it, so help and notes are easy to find.

Disadvantages

  • Problem sets are hard and take far longer than the videos; plan 10–20 hours a week.
  • Lectures are long (about 2 hours each).
  • Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
  • Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
  • Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
  • Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.
  • A big commitment: about 12 weeks, 6 - 14 hours per week in all.

Some points apply to every course of this kind; see how we rank.

Free to audit

  • Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
  • Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (USD 199). Audit access may end after the course closes.

Before you start

CS50 or prior programming experience in any language.

Taught by

  • David J. MalanGordon McKay Professor of the Practice of Computer Science
  • Brian YuSenior Preceptor in Computer Science

Harvard University is in Tier 1: world-leading universities and India's top institutes of our institution ranking (98/100). CS50 and HarvardX are among the best-taught courses anywhere.

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