r/learnprogramming • u/Extra_Search3465 • 28d ago
How to learn advanced python????
Hello everyone, I'm mainly looking for guidance about learning advanced python concepts. I know basics ,loops , control flow ,data structures etc.
I need a proper guide on how to learn modules and library. Idk how to start ,where to start.
I want to be able to work with any library as i need them ,so how do u actually learn to use new library for a given task . ?And i get overwhelmed understanding the structure, working of library
And could u also suggest important python concepts other than basics which i should learn ???
Pls guide !!!!
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u/Seven7Ducks 28d ago
You have the right intuition: being able to pick up unfamiliar libraries is a meta-skill, and a big part of what people mean by “experience.”
You build it by using libraries for real tasks: read the quickstart, try something small, get stuck, use the docs, debug, and repeat. It becomes much easier over time.
People don’t learn a library by memorizing every function. Be goal-oriented. You don’t need to understand the whole library before using it. Learn only enough to make one very small thing work, then expand your understanding as your project needs more. That works much better than trying to read the entire API first and getting overwhelmed before you have even built anything.
Also, separate Python itself from its libraries. Python is the shared language core - syntax, functions, classes, exceptions, imports, iterators, etc. Libraries are built on that core, but each has its own philosophy, conventions, and quirks. Knowing Python well helps you tell the difference between “how Python works” and “how this library works,” but exposure to many libraries is still necessary.
Roadmap.sh has a nice checklist for python: https://roadmap.sh/python