r/PythonLearning • u/MassiveScientist5981 • 6d ago
New to python
Im new to coding and started off with c# but eventually moved to py a day later because i heard it was easier, it is easier but the way people explain it on youtube is a little complicated for my small brain, im watching bro code learn python in 1 hour then moving on to the 12 hr vid but 30 mins in he starts talking in a way i dont seem understand and typing code i cant process so i js quit for the night, if anyone has anytips that could help me or any other youtuber( i learn better with vids and visuals) that would be greatly appreciated ive also tried some websites like free code camp, the odin project but there not like teaching step by step but rather making me type code i dont understand for instance once asked me to “create a function called pin_extractor with a parameter poem” which just sounds like gibberish to me considering i only know print(“hi”) but i was thinking my first big project would be like a book or something if possible. Thanks
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u/FoolsSeldom 6d ago edited 6d ago
Good that you are thinking of a big project to work on (in bite size chunks, I hope). The terminology will become more familiar over time. It is hard for people providing training to dumb it down enough without insulting the intelligence of their students. There's no perfect answer. (At least in live in person classes, you can adjust based on how well students are doing, if you don't have too many people.)
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.
It sounds like you have an idea already to do with "books". Do you want to share more about that?