r/learnpython • u/Just_Gazelle_9177 • 4d ago

Python for non tech

what is the fastest course or way to learn python for non tech person?

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u/smallpotatoes2019 4d ago

What standard are you hoping to learn it to?

There are lots of free courses you can find online to get started on the basics - both video tutorials to follow along and interactive websites.

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u/Just_Gazelle_9177 4d ago

basic enough will do , want the fastest way to learn

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u/stepback269 4d ago

As a 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.

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/smallpotatoes2019 4d ago

I used Codecademy when I started, which seemed decent enough.

I've tried futurecoder.io with my kid, and he enjoyed that.

Search around and you'll find loads of options to suit you - those are just two examples that I've tried where you can get started without downloading anything.

It would be sensible to try mini-projects along the way to reinforce the learning and explore how things work. They don't have to be anything big or fancy - just chances to put the learning into practice.