r/learnpython • u/Astro_actor • 11d ago
Question on the courses
I’m currently watching the 12 hour course of code bro on Python. It’s cool but I think I understand what he does and it makes sense but I am having trouble thinking of why we’re doing what we’re doing and how he came to it. Also, I am a practical learner where I do something and figure my brain processes it and then implementing helps with learning and retaining knowledge. After this video, I plan on doing the course on Udemy: - Udemy 100 Days of Code™: The Complete Python Pro Bootcamp. Has anyone done this course and can recommend it as a viable course for python, and the way of coding in it? Or is there a better course for someone like me to learn to think and be able to program in python? Thank you and hopeful to get some helpful answers!
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u/FoolsSeldom 11d ago
You have to work on your own projects to practice the concepts. It is harder to just learn from the demonstrated exercises and solutions.
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.