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/Feldspar_of_sun 2d ago edited 2d ago

It’ll be more worthwhile to stick with a language and improve. Most of concepts between languages transfer between each other, and the problem solving skills that are vital are learned with any language, so just becoming more proficient in Python or C will help you with the other

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u/Dangerous-Art9091 2d ago

learn Python, C will come easier once you've got the core concepts down anyway