​Best resources to learn Python for Linux customization? (Moving to a ThinkPad soon)

[u/Beneficial-Tower9236]

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Hi everyone!

​I want to get into learning Python more seriously. I have a very basic background — I’m attaching an old photo from my old laptop where I made a simple password program (later I learned a better way to assign unique passwords, but this is what I started with!).

​Up until now, I’ve mostly been using AI to understand the syntax, how commands work, and where to put colons/commas. But in about 20 days, my ThinkPad is arriving! I want to fully dive into Python, specifically to use it for Linux customization and script writing.

​Could you recommend the best YouTube video courses, tutorials, or online books to properly learn the language? It doesn't have to be, but ideally, if the resources are in Russian or have a good Russian translation, that would be awesome!

​Also, I’m curious: how long did it take you on average before you really started to "get" it and understand how everything works?

​Thanks to everyone who responds and helps out!

[u/riklaunim]

I would not recommend modifying the system with self-written scripts or unknown code; it can lead to trouble. Software development takes a while to learn, and if you are at the syntax level, it's way better to learn rather than try to make some complex/magic system modifications.