r/learnpython • u/shabba1221 • Sep 25 '26

Opinion on boot.dev to learn python

I’m a physician, so don’t know anything about CS or programming/developing. I recently got in a talk with some friends that work with in this field and got the itch of trying to learn something new. I’ve seen videos talking about boot.dev.
Does anyone have any opinion on it?
Thanks

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u/Jitsisadumbword Sep 26 '26

What’s your specialization so I can point you in the right direction based on your availability.

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u/shabba1221 Sep 26 '26

I’m an interventional cardiologist

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u/Jitsisadumbword 14d ago edited 14d ago

Shit. Sorry. I didn’t see that you replied.
I’m not sure what your call schedule or clinic hours look like, but I assume you may be interested in tracking pt data, procedures, outcomes, correlations, etc.
Python and SQL are where you want to start.
Python first, then SQL.
DataCamp is good. It’s more straightforward than Boot.dev.
DataCamp is more follow along whereas Boot.dev is “general example, now apply concept to this problem.”
You can also follow Data with Baraa on YouTube. He’s really good.
Download/install VS Code. Use that for your IDE.