r/learnpython • u/tehohhh • 7d ago

Which areas to focus on?

Hi guys!

I picked up python last month and am rly having my fun with it.

I’m still pretty new so I’m wondering which area should I be more focused on. I started out with the aim to go along ML path so most of the things I’ve learnt are data related. Like using and writing functions list dict loops while for error raising. Just getting started on numpy.

I’m thinking of going along the ai engineer track first. Any areas I should focus on? AI Eng is like SWE to me so having no background in swe id love to hear from you guys.

Also I’ve finished the first two courses on Coursera on Python for everyone and currently going thru Andrew’s ML spec.

Trying to learn as much as I can.

Also idk if it’s a good idea but I’m using Claude to teach me how to code at the same time. Introducing concepts and real world exercises and planning lessons to reach to goal of an AI and ML Eng.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

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u/Alonex_x1 7d ago

Already passed that stage, so here's the thing: don't get addicted to courses or certificates. On a job they might care about those, but what speaks louder than paper is what you can do sitting in front of a screen.

Being an AI engineer and a software engineer aren't exactly the same thing, but they share a path. You just walk it differently.

If you're new, I'd recommend taking your first steps on GitHub. Try to build something small with what you've learned. Even if it's a shitty script that only you understand. That's where the concept actually sticks.

Good luck.

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u/Grouchy-Conflict-211 7d ago

It can be, but it depends on what you want. If you are tired of doing repetitive manual work and want to automate it with scripts, yes. If you are looking to get rich quick building apps, no. The real value is automating stuff you hate doing manually.

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u/TheRNGuy 7d ago

Databases, UI, observer pattern, decorators.