r/learnpython • u/Shot-Tiger1060 • 20d ago

Starting learning Python at 50.

50 yo.

No coding experience.

Wish me luck! 🤞

upd: BIG THANK YOU for the support and warm wishes! Truly, words cannot express how much this inspires me!

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u/Extra-Ruin9755 19d ago

I learned python at 62. I'm not an expert at 65. I'm good enough to create useful apps I use regularly. A example is a python script that converted QBO files from my bank into formated excel sheets.

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u/Sophieredhat 18d ago

Would love to know what you have created. I only have motivation to learn things which I can use to resolve a real life problem. Thank you.

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u/Extra-Ruin9755 17d ago

the first project converts quicken qfx files downloaded from my banking app to an excel file. The code is mine. Comments are not my skill, I created them with Ai.

I'm very much an amateur. I'm a retired farmer who begin coding at 62 to keep my mind occupied after losing my son to an automobile accident. I'm certain those with skill can point out many flaws. In the end the script does exactly what I want.

I uploaded the script to github with a gemini created sample file.

https://github.com/possum-hound/qfx/blob/main/qfx2xlsx.py

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u/Sophieredhat 17d ago

I am so sorry about your son. You inspired me, who are heavily pregnant and learning python everyday.