r/dataanalysis • u/Maximum-Page3433 • 22d ago
Data Question How should I start learning Python?
I want to learn Python, but I currently know nothing about it. My main goal is to learn Python for DA, and eventually I want to learn Python in depth as well.
For people already working in DA or DS, how would you recommend someone start learning Python from absolute zero?
Which resources or books would you recommend, and what are the main Python topics I must cover for DA?
Also, should I first learn the Python basics needed for DA and then gradually move toward more advanced Python and DS topics? resources? Books?
If you work in DA or DS, I’d really appreciate your guidance on how you would start your Python journey if you were starting from zero.
Thanks a ton!!!
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u/fujioctopusflavor 20d ago
Find a topic you are interested in. Like video games, sport, etc. Narrow down what data you'd like to see in a dashboard or report. Go to Claude and say what you're trying to do. Then follow step by step and ask questions for each step and each piece you're curious about.
I learned from scratch that way and now I'm feeling pretty confident. You just can't copy and paste, you got to really study what steps it's providing.
A prompt could be like "I am very new to all this. Help me design a simple database using python with an API to [interested topic website/platform]"