GenAI for Back-End Web Developers is an in-depth course designed to explore the transformative impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence on back-end development. This course provides an understanding of how GenAI can be leveraged to enhance various development functions, including code generation, database management, API development, and performance optimization.
GenAI for Back-End Web Developers
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GenAI for Back-End Web Developers
This course is part of Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices Specialization
Instructors: Christopher Klaus
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Identify the capabilities of GenAI for enhancing back-end development functions.
Explore real-world applications of GenAI in back-end development scenarios.
Deploy strategies and tactics to responsibly integrate GenAI into web development practices, while maintaining human oversight and accountability.
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Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
A good basic and quick introduction on how you could use gen-ai in the backend, with some good concerns notes
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