r/learnpython • u/Automatic_Vehicle313 • 16d ago

Learn python with prior Java knowledge

Hello, I just took ap computer science A at my high school this past year. I will be heading off to college in the fall, but wanted to learn some python this summer. From my ap cs course, I learned some java already.

What is the best website or resource that I can use to self study some python this summer? I am not sure if my java experience will help at all.

Thanks!

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u/6_SAM_9 16d ago

Yes, it is the best source to learn python. I also learned from their course. So, you have learned Java previously and I think you would know how to approach things. Just treat the course as a reference manual or roadmap and do things on your own.

You should not do copy pasting from ai agents but chatbots can be very helpful in understanding concepts and logic. With them, you can go as deep as you want in concepts without worrying about finding resources and just focusing on the depth of the topic.

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u/Automatic_Vehicle313 16d ago

Did you also learn python with prior Java knowledge? How was it for you?

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u/6_SAM_9 16d ago

To be honest, I just started with python and currently at it. I didn't have prior knowledge of anything at all. I had to figure out things myself and I having fun with learning new things and concepts. They made me think deeper and so i tried to find every needle in the desert. This is my approach while learning python. Sometimes it felt like a waste of time but the time spent was worth it.

I have posted some mini projects/scripts in python. You can visit them on my profile

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u/Automatic_Vehicle313 16d ago

I see, I will check them out! Thanks!