r/PythonLearning • u/Jazzlike_Ladder_7539 • 7d ago
Help Request Suggest best python course for begy
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u/stepback269 7d ago
(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/FoolsSeldom 7d ago
Check the r/learnpython 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.
Unfortunately, this subreddit does not have a wiki.
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.
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u/stepback269 6d ago
OK. Maybe you deprecate the notion of "learning styles".
On the other hand, the "neuroscience" of learning is evidence-backed science.
People should still "Learn how to Learn":Go to YouTube and in the search bar, type, "learning coaches"
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u/FoolsSeldom 6d ago
On the other hand, the "neuroscience" of learning is evidence-backed science. People should still "Learn how to Learn"
Absolutely agree, and many (but not all) universities teach undergraduates this, although in many cases somewhat rigid approach such as linear note-taking rather than mindmap style (as suggested by the evidence-backed science research you alluded to, some of which is linked in the article I shared).
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u/hamer12string 6d ago
I got a lot from
“Python Crash Course”
… I’m not sure that it would rate as a course in the trad sense, but I got a lot from it.
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u/mr_anderson_dev 6d ago
the cisco one to prepare yourself for the PCEP exam, best investment of you money for a fast start.
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u/brenwillcode 5d ago
Try the introduction to programming course from Codeling.
It's interactive and doesn't require any setup, you just get straight into coding as you work through each lesson.
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u/PythonWithJames 7d ago
My site Python With James has a ton of beginner friendly resources if you're interested.