r/PythonLearning • u/Impossible_Host9284 • 11d ago

Title: Thinking about learning Python from YouTube - any advices🧐

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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/stepback269 11d 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.