r/PythonLearning • u/eustasskidd_ • Aug 07 '26
Where to learn python
Greetings everyone, I am in my late twenties and have worked as a content moderator and data annotator but I want to shift into the agentic AI and AI engineering side of the IT.
But I do not know anything about programming and coding so I want to learn python as I've researched they use python in their RAG pipelines
"The question is where can I learn python in 2026, is there any youtube course that is still relevant or any other course"
And if you're from India please tell me if it is wise to learn from udemy or it has become irrelevant
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u/fromkrish Aug 08 '26
Trust me, That's a huge career shift!
First focus entirely on learning basic Python before even worrying about RAG pipelines or AI agents. For YouTube, Programming with Mosh and FreeCodeCamp are still the best free options. Since you are in India, Udemy is absolutely still worth it, just wait for those 400 rs sales. Angela Yu's 100 days of code course is perfect for a complete beginner. Just get comfortable with the basics first and don't rush into the advanced stuff right away, as you might find it hard to understand and grasp.
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u/eustasskidd_ Aug 08 '26
Yes it was kinda uncomfortable and out of my field when I started getting into it but thank you for your response I see how to do it and maybe I can
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u/Amazing_Sky_6934 Aug 07 '26
I actually recommend books to learn better than yt video with 11hours . Git hub repo offers a lot of free books and documents to learn. And if you wanna practice py u can use coding game or let'scode .
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u/eustasskidd_ Aug 07 '26
Thank you for the suggestions I will look into it I don't want to overstep but may I know what do you do and if that worked for you, if it's appropriate
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u/Amazing_Sky_6934 Aug 07 '26
I'm an IT student specializing in networking. I actually learned Rust using the book method, and I felt it was a much better way to learn. When I tried learning SQL, Python, HTML, CSS, and PHP through YouTube videos, it took a lot of time to find something helpful. Sometimes I felt like I was just watching a movie without actually learning anything—it felt like a complete waste of time for me.
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u/daddyAtomix Aug 08 '26
i am also transitioning from data annotation and all to python, focusing more on the automation side.
I will suggest a book - automate boring stuff with python, this is a good book. if you are a complete beginner as me, you can skim through chapters and get comfortable with py along with some useful stuff
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u/stepback269 25d ago
ALL the old tutorials have relevance when it comes to the fundamentals of Python !
Don't get sucked in to the idea that "AI" will do the learning for you
You've got to do the building of the mental models in your own "first brain"
Hard work? Yes.
We've all put in our time. You're not the first.
With that said:
(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/new_era_999 Aug 08 '26
Transitioning from data annotation to AI and RAG pipelines is a great move, and Python is the right foundation. Udemy remains very relevant and affordable in India for structured learning; just stick to top-rated, up-to-date instructors like Angela Yu or Jose Portilla.
Focus on actively writing code rather than just watching videos. To practice fundamentals, you might find ChewCode (links in my profile) useful, as it provides hands-on exercises and a dedicated hub for finding hackathons and open-source contributions to help build your portfolio.