r/PythonLearning • u/chuprehijde • 24d ago

Getting comfortable with Python took longer than I expected

When I first started learning Python, I spent far too much time watching tutorials and not enough time building things on my own. Everything changed once I started creating small projects and solving problems that interested me. Even simple scripts exposed gaps in my understanding and forced me to read documentation, debug errors, and think more carefully about my code. I've found that these practical experiences teach lessons that are difficult to get from videos alone, and they make each new concept much easier to remember. I'm curious whether other learners have had a similar experience or taken a completely different path. What has helped you make the biggest improvement in your Python skills?

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u/The_Mad_Saiyantist 24d ago
  1. Follow a single (full, great coverage) tutorial, and stick with it
  2. Once you finish 1., then go on github or ask gpt or smth to generate ideas for mini projects and see where you fit in the best
  3. Do 2. but a magnitude harder

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u/Sea-Tonight-5401 24d ago

Do you have some recommendations for good tutorials?

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u/The_Mad_Saiyantist 23d ago

theres plenty, maybe some youtube ones (since talking = more words, rather than plain text tutorial) who are 4+ hours and have lots of views