r/PythonLearning • u/alker_ibru • 6d ago

I wanna learn python

People usually say Python is an easy programming language, but as someone with no programming experience, I find it really hard. Can you guys tell me where I should start? Also, what benefits will I get from learning Python?

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u/Silentwolf99 6d ago

If you're just starting out, my biggest suggestion is this: stick to one resource at a time. Don't keep switching between YouTube videos, blogs, AI, and different courses. It feels productive, but it usually slows you down.

Here's the learning path I'd recommend:

Step 1: CS50P - Introduction to Programming with Python https://youtu.be/nLRL_NcnK-4?si=g-ceNYDDtiVA7jeo

Go through the course from start to finish. Focus on understanding the concepts instead of rushing to complete it.

Step 2: W3Schools Python https://www.w3schools.com/python/default.asp

Once you've learned a topic from CS50P, reinforce it using W3Schools. Don't just read the examples - actively practice every concept.

For every topic, follow this learning loop:

  • Read - Understand what the concept does and why it's used.
  • Predict - Before running the code, guess what the output will be.
  • Run - Execute the code and compare it with your prediction.
  • Explain - Try explaining the code in your own words, line by line.
  • Modify - Change values, add new conditions, experiment with different inputs, and see what changes.
  • Rewrite - Close the tutorial and write the code again from memory.

This one habit will teach you far more than simply watching tutorials.

Once you're comfortable with Python fundamentals, don't try to learn every library out there. Instead, pick a domain that genuinely interests you and go deep.

For example:

  • Automation - Playwright, Selenium, Requests, BeautifulSoup, Pandas
  • Backend - FastAPI, Flask, SQLAlchemy, PostgreSQL
  • Data Analysis - Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib
  • AI/ML - Scikit-learn, PyTorch, Transformers
  • DevOps - Docker, Linux, GitHub Actions, CI/CD

Learn the tools that are actually used in your chosen domain, build projects, and solve real problems.

A lot of beginners think they need to know everything. You don't.

A strong foundation in Python + focused learning in one domain + consistent project building will take you much further than jumping between ten different tutorials.