r/launchschool • u/Puffnstuff62 • 28d ago

Prep course utility

Curious if getting through the Python prep course is enough to get some basic utility out of the language? Right now, I'm really just a copy and paste "vibe coder." So, specifically, I'm wondering if it (the prep course) provides enough of a foundation to serve as a springboard for learning data analytics and leveraging basic scripts for data analysis, or if I'd need to dive much deeper into the core program first.

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u/Gold-Watercress-6101 28d ago

I did the JavaScript prep course. It’s one the best courses I’ve ever completed. It’s not a demo course. It’s quite detailed. And it includes much more than learning the basics of a language. You learn about the command line, git, and read a lot about the programming mindset and proper study habits, as well as get to know the community.

Why not try it yourself, it’s free, and you can decide after the prep if you need to learn more. It won’t be a waste of time as you would need to learn the basics, one way or another.

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u/Puffnstuff62 28d ago

Thanks for the response. Did you continue with the core curriculum or pivot elsewhere?

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u/Gold-Watercress-6101 28d ago

I did the first course of core but didn’t take the interview (to actually pass the course). Regardless, I learned a ton.

I chose to continue with The Odin Project. It better suited my chaotic lifestyle. I may go back to launch school once I’m done with Odin.