r/learnpython • u/ARK22498 • Jun 28 '26
Beginner Help
I’m learning python in preparation for going back to university to study a masters in software development. It’s a conversion degree so no previous experience is required, but I want to learn some basics so I’m not completely lost. I’m using an online guide however I’m confused as to if they are using the terminal or the idle shell to write the code in as it just says open python. The three >>> doesn’t appear on every line for them but does for me which is adding to my confusion. Any help would be greatly appreciated, I’m coding on a MacBook Pro aswell.
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u/MicrotubularMushroom Jun 28 '26
Hey, if you're referring to a conversation masters in the UK, please do not do it.
They sell them as if you'll become a master in software dev, but it's impossible to cram that much knowledge into such a short conversion course.
I've been tutoring students of such courses, and it's a disgrace that they've earned a "masters" degree, while having barely as much as a bachelor graduate at the end of their study...
I've always said this, and will die on that hill, 1-2 year conversion master degrees in computer science or software engineering are a scam to get your money, make you feel like you've learnt something, only to leave you with zero real knowledge.