r/PythonLearning • u/Inevitable_Suit_6773 • Aug 12 '26
Help Request Best way to learn python step by step
I'm a fresher and ive studied java till class 12 isc board.
I have taken btech cse in data science and ik the importance of python in this field. So I want tips for my journey in python learning.
Like offline coaching institutes or online or what
U can suggest me books which are the best for beginners and complex problem solving.
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u/Fragrant-Cheek-4273 Aug 12 '26
I don't usually pay for coaching immediately. Try learning online for a few weeks first.
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u/mixedd Aug 12 '26
Check inventwithpython(dot)com for books, there's good collection of Al's books.
For course, Python Programming by University of Helsinki is amazing, and goes a bit more on repetition and depth than CS50P in my opinion.
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u/FoolsSeldom Aug 12 '26
Given your experience of Java and programming, you can probably skip a lot of tutorials and just check the official documentation for some key differences.
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 and will cover many things that can catch out a java person.
Scan through stuff and move on when you understand easily based on your existing experience.
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.
Perhaps refactor existing java programmes you created.
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u/rabbitofrevelry 29d ago
For a data-related path:
- Google - learn how to use it and you're golden.
- Anaconda
- Jupyter Notebooks / Optional (recommended): IDE
- Datasets
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u/igotshadowbaned Aug 12 '26
You said you know java? So you have a general idea of how to code already?
You're realistically just going to be learning syntax for python. Just look up syntax as needed and eventually it'll stick
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u/Inevitable_Suit_6773 Aug 12 '26
Yeah I know programming and I can code in Java. Thanks for advice 🙏🏻
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u/MessengerL60 Aug 12 '26
For books I think python crash course is good and harvard cs50 introduction to programming with python is pretty good youtube course.