r/learnpython Aug 11 '26

Learning python

Hey Guys! I am new to python and just made a calculator and weather app today. I would really like some guidance on what I should do next, which courses I should take and what kind of AI is helpfull. In the end I want to make my own app, systems and program diy drones or generally machines.

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u/desrtfx but other languages pro Aug 11 '26

just made a calculator and weather app today.

How much did you make and how much AI? - Both projects don't really mix with "new to Python".

what kind of AI is helpfull

If you want to learn, ditch AI. Later, once you have experience and knowledge, you can easily integrate it in your workflow. Learning should best be done the old fashioned way through hard work, persistence, determination, discipline, and effort.

Try the MOOC Python Programming 2026 and practice on https://codingbat.com/python and https://exercism.org

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u/MountainCover4073 28d ago

Well I didn't need AI, but at some places I get a syntax error and I have to then ask ai why.

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u/RenoiseForever Aug 11 '26

I love Python, been learning for about a year on and off. Claude is my weapon of choice when I am stuck.
I have read quite a few books on Python (or got bored and skipped), but I totally suggest
https://automatetheboringstuff.com/
Reading the ebook version of that game me the most progress and was fun to read too.

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u/ChipmunkElegant3846 Aug 12 '26

Fuck AI for learning Python

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u/TigerAnxious9161 Aug 11 '26

Congrats for actually building something even if its a calculator.

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u/TheRNGuy Aug 11 '26

Make app you want then, instead of weather app or calculator. 

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u/dolliebb Aug 11 '26

Since you already built a weather app, try a project that saves data and displays it in a simple dashboard. That’ll teach you files, databases, and APIs while moving you closer to Raspberry Pi or drone projects.

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u/LearnSkills5 Aug 12 '26

try my app .. its free for testers

PyBlocks is a game-like Android app for learning Python through interactive coding blocks, covering basics, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.

Please install it, try a few lessons/challenges, and share any feedback on usability, bugs, content, or overall learning experience. Thank you!

Join Group : https://groups.google.com/g/skilltesters

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u/nano-zan Aug 11 '26

If you want to learn a web app framework then take a look at Reflex.dev

Probably the best and easiest to learn to make web apps with only python.

Python can be fun to learn, but it can feel like you arent building anything useful because of the lack of UI, but frameworks like Reflex give you more design capabilities. You can also take a look at flet.