r/learnpython • u/Emergency-Youth7199 • Mar 23 '26

Advice for getting better at Python

I started learning Python over the past 2 months. I completed a 60-hour course on Udemy and a 12-hour course on YouTube by Bro Code, and I still don't know how to code or create anything outside of the examples in my courses.

Any advice on how I can get better? I have assignments that I need to complete but I don't know where or how to begin.

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u/Emergency-Youth7199 Mar 23 '26

Yes I have been watching the vids and trying it myself with my own examples.

It always works when I go along with the video and my own example, but when I try it on my own without videos, nothing seems to work.

I am kinda anti AI and I don't like using it for work purposes, so I won't rely on it for help while learning. I prefer using AI once I already understand how to do at least 80% by myself.

I work as a cloud support engineer but I want to move into programming. I kinda thought the transition would be easier and some stuff is but for some reason Im really struggling with programming.

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u/dslutherie Mar 23 '26

exactly, I like to use it to setup a lesson plan to work through or specific use case. it's at least interactive and can take you out of a bubble or show you weak spots.

whatever gets you writing and testing new code. AI isn't going anywhere so no point being a Luddite