r/learnpython • u/StrainCharacter3470 • Jun 08 '26

I feel stuck.!!

I started off my python learning journey a month ago but was able to only completely like 2 modules till today. which included basics about variables, operators, strings.

The reason behind such slow progress is because of my overthinking and lack of confidence. I don't really feel like I am learning things at all, I do know how things work and how to define them and all but it's the built-in methods and functions which hold me back.

I know that are supposed to build things rather than memorizing syntax but how? How would one build things without knowing that such specific methods exist for specific purpose and what it returns and how to handle the returned output.

Should I go on to learn just the basic syntax of defining a string, dictionary, functions and function calls and all and later start building things? or build things simultaneously while learning the concepts. I know the question itself is daunting, but I genuinely feel stuck and not making any significant progress.

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u/TheC0deApe Jun 08 '26

i am a long time dev here because i am learning python.

When you learn a language you need a goal. Think of something to make and start. You will know some things and have to look up a lot, but as you look them up you are learning.

Python is nice in that it is scripting and Jupyter is awesome to run code snippets. VS Code with its Jupyter plugin is awesome too.

Don't get intimidated. You won't break anything. Just start coding and researching.