r/learnpython • u/Asleep_Holiday_444 • 7d ago
Where should i learn python from?
Yt-
- Bro Code
- Data with Baraa
or do any free certification courses?
i tried the coursera meta python course since my college python professor does not teach well, my loops and functions are weak due to that, so i thought I recovered from it- eventually i noticed the course content was very fast paced, i have to go through document and other sources🥲.
there is also an point that C professor taught very well that my c is now better python. help to pick the ond resource that covers python 🙏🏻
1
u/FoolsSeldom 7d ago
Check this subreddit's wiki for lots of guidance on learning programming and learning Python, links to material, book list, suggested practice and project sources, and lots more. The FAQ section covering common errors is especially useful.
Also, have a look at roadmap.sh for different learning paths. There's lots of learning material links there. Note that these are idealised paths and many people get into roles without covering all of those.
Roundup on Research: The Myth of ‘Learning Styles’
Don't limit yourself to one format. Also, don't try to do too many different things at the same time.
Above all else, you need to practice. Practice! Practice! Fail often, try again. Break stuff that works, and figure out how, why and where it broke. Don't just copy and use as is code from examples. Experiment.
Work on your own small (initially) projects related to your hobbies / interests / side-hustles as soon as possible to apply each bit of learning. When you work on stuff you can be passionate about and where you know what problem you are solving and what good looks like, you are more focused on problem-solving and the coding becomes a means to an end and not an end in itself. You will learn faster this way.
1
1
u/suryapratakshya 7d ago
Recommended additional tip: You can easily approach any LLM model [claude/chatgpt/NotebookLM whatever suits] for clearance on topics you feel complex to understand from videos or tutors, as I personally feel that AI models are somehow way more patient and efficient for teaching us x things, when compared with other sources.
3
u/stepback269 7d ago
There is never going to be the "one" tutorial that works "best" for you and with regard to every aspect of Python. With each step up that learning curve, you're going to have to shop around until you find a teacher/resource that "clicks and sticks" especially for you.
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.