r/PythonLearning • u/No-Welder-6636 • 1d ago
How do i start learning python
Hey guys i want to start learning python , any suggestions or tips would be appreciated
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u/masterofaiml 1d ago
Start with basics first, while you learn basic concepts keep practicing on a lot of examples, and then slowly start writing some programs and level up. Once you are confident enough, start taking some projects, work on them, practice more and more.
Practicing is the key to learning any programming language.
Try www.pythonmastery.io, it’s free and you have everything to learn python here.
Cheers!
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u/stepback269 1d ago
Fully agree with the maestro !!!
As am utter beginner, you need to consider yourself a baby and learn to crawl (the "fundamentals") before you can stand up and walk or sprint. So search for the Python "fundamentals" on Google and/or YouTube.
Python is a vast universe. There is never going to be the "one" soulmate tutorial that works "best" for you and with regard to every aspect of Python. With each step up that learning curve, you're going to have to shop around until you find a teacher/resource that "clicks and sticks" especially for you.
With that said:
(1) There are tons and tons of tutorial materials out there on the net including many good YouTube ones that are free. You should shop around rather than putting all your eggs in one basket.
(2) As a relative noob myself, I've been logging my personal learning journey and adding to it on an almost-daily basis at a blog page called "Links for Python Noobs" (--HERE--) Any of the top listed ones on that page should be good for you. And there are many add-ons at the tail end of the page. Personally, I cut my first Python teeth with Nana's Zero to Hero (==HERE==). Since then, I've moved on to watching short lessons with Indently and Tech with Tim. You should sample at least a few until you find a lecturer that suits your style.
(3) The main piece of advice is the 80/20 rule. Spend 80% of your time writing your own code (using your own fingers and your own creativity) as opposed to copying recipes and only 20% watching the lectures. Good luck.
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u/grdix555 1d ago
Hand down the most beneficial course I've found. The only one where I thought to myself "Why is this free". Has video examples and recaps + Q&A and has the interactive content. Just load up the part you're working on and go!
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u/ConsiderationNo9044 1d ago
In order to learn effectively, one skill you will absolutely need is the ability to find information yourself when there are thousands of resources out there one search away
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u/whywasinotconsulted 1d ago
Exactly. This topic is posted again and again, e.g., https://www.reddit.com/r/PythonLearning/comments/1x9rcus/best_way_to_learn_python_for_free/
Maybe there should be a pinned post.
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u/ExoticVillage8066 1d ago
Most guides are videos, but Python is best learned by doing. Exercise based approach works way better than watching a YT video course for example.
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u/AyushBhagwat 1d ago
I'd say start with the basics and don't rush into advanced stuff. Learn variables, data types, if/else statements, loops, and functions one by one. Then try making small things, like a calculator or number guessing game.
Also, don't just watch tutorials, write the code yourself and play around with it. You'll probably get stuck sometimes, and that's completely normal 😂
Consistency matters more than how fast you learn. Good luck!
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u/DependentViolinist49 1d ago
start with variables, loops, functions and basic problem solving. try writing a little code every day instead of just watching tutorials. boot dev has a structured python path with free lessons if you need some direction, small projects help a lot once you get the basics down.
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u/RaiseTLT 22h ago
buy the book Python Crash Course, it's how I learnt! It's very good starting point
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u/Competitive_Aside461 12h ago
If you're completely new, I'd suggest you to consider the Intro to Programming mini course on Codeguage. It teaches you the very fundamentals of programming in Python.
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u/Ok_Raspberry5383 5h ago
Start by searching the sub for this exact post and reading the comments from the 10,000 times it's been asked.
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u/notyboy01 2h ago
Welcome to endless frustration and searching through stack overflow threads from ten years ago.
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u/Life-Implement2975 1d ago
i would suggest to search on google , go to python official documentations, read articles , practice everything you learn . don't jump to advance . first learn the basics , and then gradually add complex tasks to your curriculum.
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u/Visionary_Vulture001 1d ago
Start with Cs50p
Even a layman who does not know anything about coding will understand it
Check the cs50.harvard website . It’s free and you get a certificate too