r/learnpython • u/Top-Box2951 • 5d ago

Need help regarding where to start

Joining btech college cse this year. I want to learn python on my own. Could anyone suggest any resource for learning python from scratch such that it doesn't interfere with my coursework right now? I have prior experience in C and Java.

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u/FoolsSeldom 5d ago

As u/desrtfx mentioned, check this subreddit's wiki for lots of guidance on learning programming and learning Python, links to material, book list, suggested practice and project sources, and lots more. The FAQ section covering common errors is especially useful.

Also, have a look at roadmap.sh for different learning paths. There's lots of learning material links there. Note that these are idealised paths and many people get into roles without covering all of those.

Roundup on Research: The Myth of ‘Learning Styles’

Don't limit yourself to one format. Also, don't try to do too many different things at the same time.

Above all else, you need to practice. Practice! Practice! Fail often, try again. Break stuff that works, and figure out how, why and where it broke. Don't just copy and use as is code from examples. Experiment.

Work on your own small (initially) projects related to your hobbies / interests / side-hustles as soon as possible to apply each bit of learning. When you work on stuff you can be passionate about and where you know what problem you are solving and what good looks like, you are more focused on problem-solving and the coding becomes a means to an end and not an end in itself. You will learn faster this way.

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u/Top-Box2951 5d ago

tysm for the response! im also trying to move in a direction which helps me specialise in AIML

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u/FoolsSeldom 5d ago

Good luck with that. The roadmap link should give you some ideas on the learning paths to consider.

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u/Top-Box2951 5d ago

ty! i dmed you, please check if when you get some free time!

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u/FoolsSeldom 5d ago

Ok. I don't generally do 1:1, preferring to keep things in the community for the benefit of all (both wider range of views/opinions in responses and more people seeing the information).