15 Best Online Courses for Software Developers in 2024
These are the best online courses Programmers and Software Developers can buy on Udemy sales to learn Java, Python, Docker, Web development, and much more in 2024
Hello guys, Udemy is running the biggest sale of the year. It’s actually a good time to buy some quality courses as you won’t get another chance to buy the course at a price as low as $9.9 but the big question which courses should you buy?
Well, I always buy courses from the reputed instructor and something which teach an evergreen and in-demand skill like Java, Python, Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS. I generally buy a lot of courses in Udemy sales and then access them whenever I need them.
Though, I must warn you Udemy is addictive and I often buy more courses than I need, so beware of that and buy courses which you need now or in near future.
Since I spend a lot of time on Udemy courses, many people also come to ask me for recommendations about which udemy courses to buy or the best Udemy course on a particular topic.
After answering many of my readers on LinkedIn and Facebook, I decided to write down the 15 best Udemy courses you can buy in 2024.
Because I already have many Udemy courses, I have chosen the best courses which are released this year from Instructors like Brad Traversy, @Maximillian SchwarzMuller, Andrei Neagoie, Jose Portilla, Angela Yu, Ranga Karnam, and others.
These are the best online courses from Udemy which are most up-to-date and engaging and buying then in $9.9 or thereabout is the best investment you can make this year, and if you are feeling to buy a book, you can check out my first book, Grokking the Java interview on GumRoad.
15 Best Udemy Courses for Programmers and Software Engineers in 2024
Without wasting any more of your time, here is a list of the best online courses you can buy on Udemy sales in 2024. The course is listed in no particular order but I highly recommend buying a Docker course as this is one of the most important tools for cloud-native development.
1. 100 Days of Code — The Complete Python Pro Bootcamp for 2024
If you want to learn Python and become a Python Pro then you will love this course from Angela Yu, one of the best Udemy instructors. Having attended her iOS and Web development courses, I can vouch for her teaching skills as an instructor.
As the title suggest this course will teach you Python by building 100 projects in 100 days. You will learn to build websites, games, apps, plus scraping and data science all with Python.
If you love project-based courses, I highly recommend you to join this Angela Yu masterpiece on Udemy.
Here is the link to join this MERN course — 100 Days of Code — The Complete Python Pro Bootcamp
2. Complete SQL + Databases Bootcamp: Zero to Mastery [2024]
This is another course from Andrei’ which I highly recommend it. SQL is one skill that will always be in-demand and learning SQL can never go wrong. While there are many good SQL courses available on Udemy, this one is the most up-to-date and comprehensive.
It will not only help you master SQL, Database Management & Design but also teach you how to work with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL + more.
It covers advanced concepts like window functions and also comes with a lot of exercises to challenge and build your SQL skill.
Here is the link to join this MERN course — Complete SQL + Databases Bootcamp: Zero to Mastery
And, if you like Andrei Neagoie courses then you can also subscribe to his ZTM Academy where you can get access to all of his current and future courses for just $29 per month. You can use my code FRIENDS10 to get a 10% discount.
3. 20 Web Projects With Vanilla JavaScript
Nobody explains project like Brad Traversy do and that’s why I love his courses. He has some impressive videos on YouTube and that’s how I discovered it but from them, I have become a huge fan of his voice and clear teaching style.
It’s not easy to remain clear and concise while explaining complex technical complex but Brad has special skills.
If you like project-based courses then I highly recommend you to join this course where you will learn JavaScript by building 20 mini frontend projects from scratch with HTML5, CSS & JavaScript (No frameworks or libraries)
Here is the link to buy this JavaScript course — 20 Web Projects With Vanilla JavaScript
4. Docker & Kubernetes: The Practical Guide
There is no doubt that Docker is an in-demand skill and probably the #1 tool you should learn in 2024. While there are many great Docker courses on Udemy this course from Maximillian Scwarzmuller is most complete and up-to-date.
In this course, you will learn Docker, Docker Compose, Multi-Container Projects, Deployment, and all about Kubernetes from the ground up! More than 13,000 students have already joined this course ever since its released a couple of weeks ago.
If you want to buy just one course on Udemy at this year’s sale, buy this one.
here is the link to buy this udemy course — Docker & Kubernetes: The Practical Guide
5. Java Multithreading, Concurrency, and Performance Optimization
Multithreading and Concurrency is one of the most sought after skills for Java developers. There is a high demand for Java developers who understand Multithreading and Concurrency well, but at the same time, this is one of the difficult topics to master.
If you want to take your Concurrency skills to the next level and want to become an expert in Multithreading, Concurrency, and Parallel programming in Java, with a strong emphasis on high performance, then I highly recommend this course to you.
There is a reason I kept it in the first position because this is probably the most important course on this list and highly recommend every Java developer to go through it.
Here is the link to join this course — Java Multithreading, Concurrency, and Performance Optimization
6. Master Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
Microservice is one of the most important skills for Java developers and if you don’t know Microservice I highly recommend you to learn Microservice in 2024.
While this is not a new course, if you haven’t attended this, I highly recommend you join this and learn Microservice with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud, two of the leading Java framework for Microservice development.
This course is created by Ranga Karnam and In28Minutes Official and provides an awesome journey from Restful Web Services ( REST API ) to Microservices with Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud, two of the essential frameworks for Java developers.
Here is the link to join this Microservice course — Master Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
7. MERN eCommerce From Scratch
This is one project-based online course, I have been following up on for quite some time, ever since Brad Traversy first announced it on Twitter.
It’s a massive course with more than 15 hours of content to build an eCommerce platform from the ground up with React, Redux, Express & MongoDB.
If you like the project-based courses then you will love this, I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn MERN stack for web development and level up their React, Redux, Express & MongoDB skills.
Here is the link to join this MERN course — MERN eCommerce From Scratch
8. Java Application Performance and Memory Management
Memory management and Application Performance troubleshooting is another topic where many Java developers struggle.
While Java is much easier when it comes to Memory management, particularly when compared with languages like C++, you need to know some JVM things as a Java programmer.
This is a great course to learn how to tune the JVM and make good coding choices to ensure your applications perform optimally. If you are want to write high-performance Java applications or your job involves performance improvement of legacy applications, then this course is for you.
Here is the link to join this course- Java Application Performance and Memory Management
9. Multithreading and Parallel Computing in Java
This is another awesome Java Concurrency and Multithreading course from Udemy but it’s not free. Its normal price is around $200 but you can get it for just $9.99 on several of Udemy’s online sales, which is almost free.
The course is exhaustive as compared to the previous course and covers more topics and patterns with some real-life examples.
Apart from the basics of multi-threading like threads, lock, synchronization, blocking, etc, you will learn about Concurrent Collections which can simplify some concurrency design patterns like producer-consumer patterns.
Apart from Producer-Consumer, this course also explains the Dining Philosopher Problem and demonstrates two simulation projects i.e. Student Libary Simulation and Minor Game Simulation, which will allow you to apply the knowledge you learn.
Here is the link to join this course — Multithreading and Parallel Computing in Java
109. 2024 Python for Machine Learning & Data Science Masterclass
This is another masterpiece from Udemy’s most successful instructor and author of the Python MasterClass course, Jose Portilla.
The great Jose Marcial Portilla has many great courses on Udemy Python, SQL, Flask, Django etch but this time he has brought a course especially to learn Machine learning and Data Science with Python.
If you want to learn about Data Science and Machine Learning with Python, Including Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Scikit-Learn, and more then this is the course you should buy on Udemy.
Here is the link to buy this Python course — 2024 Python for Machine Learning & Data Science Masterclass
11. Complete Web & Mobile Designer in 2024: UI/UX, Figma, +more
Andrei Negaoie is another instructor who has caught my eye this year. Having attended his Python and JavaScript courses I love the way he teaches and creates super engaging courses and this course is another example of that.
If you want to become a Designer in 2024 then you should join this course. It will teach you how to master Mobile and Web Design, User Interface + User Experience (UI/UX Design), HTML, and CSS from scratch.
The course has more than 24 hours of up-to-date content to learn UI/UX, Figma, and more.
Here is the link to buy this design course — Complete Web & Mobile Designer in 2024: UI/UX, Figma
Btw, if you like Andrei’s courses then you can also join his Zero to Mastery Academy where you can get all his course for just one subscription. It cost around $39 per month but definitely worth it. You can also use coupon code FRIENDS10 to get 10% discount now.
12. Learn Java Functional Programming with Lambdas & Streams
This is probably the best Udemy course to start with Functional Programming in Java. In this hands-on course, we will learn to write some excellent Java code with Functional Programming.
You will not only learn the basics of Java Functional Programming and things like Lambda Expressions, Method References, Streams, and Functional Interfaces but also practice these concepts by solving puzzles, exercises, and writing programs using JShell.
This course also uses Eclipse (Java IDE), and if you are new to Java then don’t worry; you will learn how to set it up as well.
If you are new to Functional Programming, then it’s the best course to start with. Created by Ranga Rao of In28Minutes Official, a fellow Java developer, and Udemy best seller instructor, this is the best course to learn Functional Programming for beginners. Talking about social proof, more than 16K students have already enrolled in this course.
Here is the link to join this course — Learn Java Functional Programming with Lambdas & Streams
13. Clean Code
Coding is an art and not everybody can write code that can stand the test of time. The code is easier to read and extend. The code which is robust and handles errors gracefully, the code which looks like a flowing river. Yes, I am talking about clean code.
While there are a couple of courses to write clean code, none is as good as this course. Max’s teaching style takes clean code writing to another level.
In short, if you want to learn how to write readable, understandable, and therefore maintainable code — step by step, in an example-driven way then buy this course on Udemy sale, you will thank me later for recommending this course.
Here is the link to buy this Clean code course — Clean Code
14. Learn DevOps: The Complete Kubernetes Course
Along with Docker, Kubernetes is another tool that I am learning and recommending to all senior developers. Kubernetes take the deployment and scalability to another level and given the increased push for cloud-native development, you will need to learn Kubernetes sooner or later as a full stack developer.
Kubernetes will run and manage your containerized applications. If you want to learn how to build, deploy, use, and maintain Kubernetes and learn DevOps, then you must check out this course.
This is one of the best Udemy courses you can buy in Udemy sale to learn about DevOps and Kubernetes.
Here is the link to buy this kubernetes course — Learn DevOps: The Complete Kubernetes Course
15. Ultimate AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — 2024 [BRAND NEW]
If you want to pass the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam in one week and looking for one, solid, online courses which cover everything like exam topics, have quizzes and practice test for final preparation then you must join this Ultimate AWS Cloud Practitioner course by Stephane Maarek on Udemy.
I really loved this course and it superbly structured, up-to-date, and full of information which will not only help you to pass the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification but also work in any AWS environment.
If you don’t know Stéphane Maarek is one of the best AWS instructors on Udemy, an AWS Hero, and he has more than 9 AWS and Cloud certifications which means he has gone through the path himself. He even scored 980/1000 in one of the AWS exams which is phenomenal.
I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to become a certified AWS cloud practitioner.
Here is the link to join this course — Ultimate AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
That’s all about the best Udemy courses you can buy in 2024. These are really great courses, created by the best instructor with up-to-date and engaging content and you can buy all of them in less than $100 on Udemy sales, it can’t get any sweeter than this. If you are serious about leveling up your development skills and want to boost your career, learn from these courses.
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