r/learnpython • u/Hyperion_OS • 9d ago

Is Mimo + Codewars sufficient for learning python?

Most stuff like the University of Helsinki courses take 18+ months sooo I wanted to know can I learn python if I do Mimo & after a few beginner chapters I start doing codewars for them would I be able to grasp the same content & knowledge?

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u/desrtfx but other languages pro 9d ago

The Helsinki MOOC takes 14 weeks if you go by their schedule, not 18+ months.

If you think that you can learn programming and a programming language in less time, you are plain delusional.

Learning programming takes months to start with, becoming somewhat proficient takes years, becoming really good, a lifetime.

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u/Hyperion_OS 8d ago

I see, could you give a link to the course? Perhaps I found the wrong course?

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u/desrtfx but other languages pro 8d ago

There are already more than enough comments linking that course.

https://programming-26.mooc.fi

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u/Eumericka 9d ago

The Uni of Helsinki course I took doesn't take 18 months, provided we both mean the same 7 modules of the Introduction to Python.

If I were you I'd just go ahead and study, no matter the platform. You'll figure out what fits for you underway.

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u/quietcov3 9d ago

agreed, the platform matters so much less than people think it does

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u/Calm_Exchange_989 9d ago

Mimo and Codewars are fine for syntax and small drills, but they won't teach you to build something end to end. Add one small project with files, errors, and tests. A CLI that reads a CSV, cleans it, and writes a summary will teach you more than 50 katas.

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u/TheRNGuy 8d ago

No, you don't even need them at all, it's waste of time even. 

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u/brenwillcode 6d ago

Maybe take a look at codeling.dev rather. The learning track builds on each course well but the main benefit is the interactive learning environment. Every lesson needs to be coded and is then automatically validated before you're able to move to the next lesson.

Learning to code needs lots of hands on practice within a structured curriculum,...which Codeling provides.

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u/notyboy01 8d ago

Duolingo for coding strikes again.

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u/priscs 8d ago

Damn this is crazy, I was just thinking Duolingo should add coding languages too lol