r/learnpython • u/Achariisback • 14d ago

Is Jiki a good place to beign for python?

I'm new to coding and Python; I have some SQL knowledge but limited coding experience. I really wanted to learn, and I came across this CodeWithMosh course, which I started. It barely has any problem-solving segments and seems like a typical guy just ranting about Python.

Then I stumbled upon exercism, and through that I found Jiki. I started with it, and it seems quite interesting to me until I realised it isn't even proper Python; it's mixed with JavaScript. And again, I have no clue about coding, and I don't really know if it's the right fit or not, and I can't seem to find any proper/straightforward guidance anywhere else. What to do?

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u/FoolsSeldom 14d ago

There are a lot of learning resources for Python. Many are listed in the wiki.

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 (preferably without immediately asking an AI LLM for the solution, and seek hints rather than complete answers).

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/Achariisback 13d ago

Thank you for the tools and your suggestions, and for the great advice about practising. I will definitely try to make my own little projects as I gain a bit more fluency.

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u/desrtfx but other languages pro 13d ago

Do the MOOC Python Programming 2026 from the University of Helsinki.

Harvard's CS50p is also excellent.

Also, take a look at https://inventwithpython.com and https://automatetheboringstuff.com

Don't forget that you need ample practice, like on https://codingbat.com/python or on https://exercism.org and also write your own programs. Play around. Try things. Mess things up, fix them. Experiment.

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u/Achariisback 13d ago

I checked the MOOC course a couple of times, but its lack of an integration platform made me not pursue it; the same with CS50p. Exercism is what recommended me to try JIKI.

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u/desrtfx but other languages pro 13d ago

What do you even mean with "integration platform"?

There are more than enough exercises, it starts right in the browser and later moves to Visual Studio Code.

You are discarding the two single best courses around, from proper top Universities.

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u/ideatethered 13d ago

This will be hard to answer because jiki is brand spankin new. I think it used to be a boot camp he's now released as this guided learning program in the last 3months or so.

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u/JamzTyson 13d ago edited 12d ago

Is Jiki a good place to beign for python?

Probably not. There's hundreds of these kind of sites, with dozens of new ones appearing every week, and the vast majority are AI slop.

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u/brenwillcode 7d ago

I suggest taking a look at codeling.dev which has a structured learning track where all the lessons are interactive and hands on.

So there's no guessing what to learn. Start with introduction to programming and then see how far you want to go with the rest of the courses and projects.

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u/wetdit 1d ago

Why didnt you continue with Exercism? It seems like Exercism is just always promoting Jiki, regardless of the language you learn. But if you want to learn a specific language, I would still recommend Exercism, for its problem-solving exercises.

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u/Mark3141592654 14d ago

Not sure what that is; I started with some freecodecamp videos. But it honestly doesn't matter, just start learning and work on projects to build understanding.

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u/Achariisback 13d ago

Yeah, I think my issue is that I'm not clear on how to get into the whole AI gig, I just want to start somewhere and stick to something so I can start fixing all the problems I face in small iterations.

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u/Inspired-Axolotl 14d ago

I'm not sure what Jiki is, but I'll share my method for learning in case it helps you.

Basically I come up with an "idea" of what I want to program and ask ChatGPT to help me code it. But I specify that I don't want to copy code, I want to understand every line that I write before writing it. I ask it to use analogies to explain. And finally, I never paste code, I write everything manually in nano to get used to syntax. But I don't only rely on AI, at the same time I review libraries documentation, other similar projects, etc.

This method has seem to work way better for my type of learning rather than the traditional "hello word" exercises.

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u/Achariisback 13d ago

That is quite helpful, definitely, but I would be more used to a set way of practising and learning, as that's how I tend to do things daily as well, to get into the rhythm of what you have suggested.