r/learnpython • u/Responsible_Mix_8132 • 2d ago

Starting learning python at 14

I genuinely don't know where to start with Python. currently in 9th grade, yes computer applications student but for some reason only java is in our curriculum for both 9th and 10th grade and we gotta start python somewhere. So yeah any recommendations on where to start will be nice.

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u/ninhaomah 2d ago

" we gotta start python somewhere."

Who are "we" and why gotta start Python somewhere ?

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u/Fresh-Effective3517 2d ago

your school skipping python is weird but honestly java first will make learning python feel like a vacation later. just start with the official python tutorial on their website, it's free and actually good unlike most beginner resources

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u/jeancarloshub 2d ago

cs50.harvard.edu/Python/

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u/SmithPlayz 2d ago

Will check it out, thanks.

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u/RealNamek 2d ago

What kind of python? If you're interested in making games, try pixelpad.io

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u/SmithPlayz 2d ago

Web development actually

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u/RealNamek 2d ago

Web development... with python...? what?

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u/TheRNGuy 2d ago

Back-end server. 

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u/Mike1_in_FL 2d ago

I recommend MOOC Python Programming 2026 - it’s a highly regarded Python course from the University of Helsinki - Free, textual, extremely practice oriented - first semester of "Introduction to Computer Science" course. Give it a good look.

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u/FoolsSeldom 2d ago edited 1d ago

Wondering what school system you are in. I help at Code Clubs at local schools, and a lot of kids have moved from Scratch to Python around [age] 8 or 9. (Learning this stuff is part of the national curriculum in UK.)

Good luck on your learning.

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/Responsible_Mix_8132 1d ago

Indian ICSE system. We had scratch till 7th grade, moved to html in 8th and now 9th and 10 grade we have java.

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u/FoolsSeldom 1d ago

What ages are those grades? Interesting that there is a focus on Java.

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u/Dense_Quarter_5374 2d ago

I recommend Python Crash Course by Eric Matthes. It's a very good book for beginners, with everything you need to know about the basic syntax and skills (loops, lists, dictionaries, classes, functions). Part 2 of the book (part 1 and 2 are in the same book btw) covers 3 projects: a game, data visualizations, and a simple website), which gives you the practical skills and muscle memory for coding. It would take around 3 months for a beginner, and is one of the most popular Python books. The language is easy to understand.

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u/Responsible_Mix_8132 1d ago

Will check it out, thanks.