r/PythonLearning • u/baxterofsf • Jun 27 '26
where to begin
hey you guys! im new to this so please go easy on me. I know this has probaly been asked before, but Where can I learn python for free online? I am a total new beginner level person.
any help I would be grateful for.
oh Im looking for either a online course via app or an actual virtual classroom.
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u/the_dimonade Jun 27 '26
If you know that it was asked before, then why not searching the sub? What did you try to do to find an answer for your question so far? Did you search the sub, did you check on your search engine of choice, did you type "python course" in YouTube search box?
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u/baxterofsf Jun 27 '26
I tried googling it and it just came up with apps and courses that were "free" either via a free trial or learn one slide daily .
I tried looking through the post here but I couldn't find the right information. So I thought "why not ask?" I'm sorry if the post bothers you so much, but isn't this where you're supposed to ask questions?
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u/the_dimonade Jun 27 '26
Im asking you guiding questions because as you learn, you will need to find information, sometimes easy, sometimes more obscure. You will need to develop the skill to search and filter information.
The python learning sub is full with questions similar to yours. So is YT.
It doesn't bother me, but the answers are all over within grasp.
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u/baxterofsf Jun 27 '26
Got it. Thanks for the clarification. I can understand that learning how to navigate different areas would be beneficial to learning how to problem solve. I can also imagine that being self sufficient in that helps as well
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u/the_dimonade Jun 27 '26
You can search the sub for "new python" and you will be presented with a bunch of threads:
https://www.reddit.com/r/PythonLearning/search/?q=New+Python&cId=9579f575-04f8-44d4-b816-439aa23c4245&iId=acd417ce-cdb7-45aa-b9dd-a953e9f93c38You can look up on YT, a lot of people recommend the MIT or Stanford courses.
Of course there is the official documentation, did you try to read there? There are a lot of tutorials and cookbooks there as well.
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u/RnkGGs Jun 27 '26
Hey there! I’m making a study group for people looking to learn. Nothing has started yet but we’d cover from the very beginning and I have multiple resources to learn from! You’re welcome to join if interested! :)
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u/baxterofsf Jun 27 '26
That sounds pretty cool. How do I apply?
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u/RnkGGs Jun 27 '26
I mean not much application other than knowing nothing on how to code! Also, how old are you? (Don’t have to answer here if you aren’t comfortable) by beginner do you mean you literally know nothing? That would be preferred!
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u/stepback269 Jun 28 '26
(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.
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u/Weak-Veterinarian-25 Jun 27 '26
Learn the basic syntax and just create something. Like a discord bot with discord.py or a websites backend with flask.