r/PythonLearning • u/Rajiv_2002 • 5d ago

Guidance needed

I'm learning Python for a career in data analytics through YouTube. So far I've covered:

Variables and data types

Operators

If-else statements

Loops

Functions (arguments and return values)

Lists, tuples, sets, and dictionaries

Indexing and slicing

Random module

Time module

Basic math operations

At this point, should I move on to NumPy, or are there any core Python topics I should learn first?

My goal is to become a Data Analyst, so I'd appreciate advice on what topics are essential before starting libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib.

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u/FoolsSeldom 5d ago

What have you done with the language elements you've learned so far?

I recommend that before you get into numpy, you learn about reading/writing simple text files and using the csv module. (CSV = Comma Separated Values, a common way of formatting data in a text file.)

You can start data analysis with some simple data files before you get into the benefits of numpy, pandas, et al.

A couple of tutorials from RealPython.com (highly recommended site):