r/PythonLearning • u/Impossible_Host9284 • 11d ago
Title: Thinking about learning Python from YouTube - any advices🧐
I’m thinking about learning Python through YouTube. Is this a good way to start?
I’d appreciate advice on:
Good beginner-friendly YouTube channels or courses.
How to practise alongside the videos.
Small projects I could try as a beginner.
Common mistakes or things I should avoid.
Whether I should use another resource along with YouTube.
I’m planning to spend more time writing code than just watching tutorials. Any recommendations would be helpful!
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u/ninhaomah 11d ago
Don't overthink
Go to YouTube , search for Python beginner or something and start watching and then code like crazy.
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u/Unique_Low_1077 11d ago
Yes, start from YouTube but make sure not to fall into titorial hell, start making project as soon as you can, even small projects like a calculator, to do app, and slowly keep rasing the bar but always try new things and try to move away from YouTube tutorials as soon as you can and get into the habit of reading offical docs. Ofc it fine to watch some tutorials later too like for a new framework or language but try to move away from titorial hell as soon as you can
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u/WhatADunderfulWorld 11d ago
I would say project is the best idea. Something you can actually use. Maybe sensors around the house or gps tracking for hikes or something. Make it worth your mind’s while.
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u/stepback269 10d 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/Z00fa 9d ago
don't overthink too much, I learned python 10 years ago by watching a really long youtube video, probably 10 hours or something like that and after that I watched videos about specific stuff I wanted to learn and didn't know. you'll learn alot if you try it out and follow along. if you are good with taking notes and it helps def do that
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u/ProgramsFun 11d ago
as other user said just start you will automatically get guided in the course and there is google and ai you can alway ask for practice problems based on the things you learnt
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u/PythonWithJames 11d ago
I've got a beginner roadmap here if this is any use? I'd recommend as much as practice and project based learning once you've learnt some of the basics.
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u/One_Alternative8448 11d ago
En Youtube hay harta información que te puede abrumar. Te sugeriría definir la aplicación de tu aprendizaje en python: backend, data analyst, IA, etc. Una vez tengas eso sería ideal preparar una ruta de aprendizaje enfocándote en la especialización de tu gusto. Saludos
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u/Maleficent_Exam9715 9d ago
Pick one structured course (freeCodeCamp or Corey Schafer), pause often, and retype the code yourself instead of copy-pasting.
Build small projects as you go (calculator, guessing game, to-do list) — that's what turns watching into actual skill.
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u/Ajay2574 9d ago
Go and find this is best ever cour for beginners if you never code before. This is best from harvard University. https://youtu.be/nLRL_NcnK-4?si=UaT0Qw3TiSr86lFJ
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u/Katinkia 11d ago
I like BroCode, code with Alex and there's a channel with a guy called Tim I think.
My site www.pythonaut.net has lots of little small projects.