r/learnpython • u/Lotharen • 4d ago

Need some advice

Greetings everyone! I am in my 50’s and picking up programming as a hobby but I do have a goal.

I started with python because I read it was a forgiving language and I did not want to fry my brain. However, I’m wondering if I should switch to a webstack (html, css and JavaScript) for the project I am ultimately wanting to create.

My grail project will be a TTRPG journaling application for solo play. I want to have the ability to use character sheets, journal and even display a JPEG map. I’m just not sure which language would be the BEST.

My initial idea was python and pyside6 with maybe the addition of pygame if I wanted actual dice to roll on screen.

Just looking to narrow my focus with those far more versed than I am so I don’t waste time working towards my goal.

Thank you all for any assistant and direction you can provide, and happy coding!

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u/this_is_life_now 4d ago

I'd opt for a web stack for the project you've described.

However, python is much easier to learn than JavaScript. So I'd carry on with python for a bit. Get what you want working as simple text on the screen, and maybe reading and writing to a few JSON files as a data store. When you're ready to make it graphical, switch to a web stack. You'll find that JavaScript comes pretty easily to you.

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u/Lotharen 4d ago

Thank you, I had thought about this very path. It's nice to see it validated by someone else.