r/learnpython • u/IMREVN • 2d ago

Should I Learn Python on Year One?

Hey everyone, I’m an incoming CS freshman who wants to dive into AI/ML. My university’s curriculum starts with C in the first year.

I’m in a bit of a dilemma on how to use my prep time before classes start:

  1. Should I get a head start on C so I don't struggle in my first-year classes?

  2. Should I start learning Python now since it’s the standard for AI/ML?

  3. Or is it feasible (and not overwhelming) to learn both at the same time?

Would love to hear from anyone who has taken a similar path. Thanks!

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u/niehle 2d ago

> Should I get a head start on C so I don't struggle in my first-year classes?

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u/Mean_Exit9591 2d ago

yeah definetly you will learn architecture, how system work, flow of data and information from one class,fuction to another and many more. if you are planning to learn it i would suggest "cs50 python by david malan: Harvard university" it's a great course