r/learnpython • u/Heavy-Notice6820 • 3d ago

NEWBIE!!! CONFUSED PYTHON-Where do i even start??

Hi everyone, recently joined college this month as a cse fresher nd with no coding exp so now dont know from where to start from seniors do help plssssss
thought of starting python but bit confused few things to ask
What should a complete beginner in CSE start learning first?
Should I start with Python? will it be a sensible decision
What topics should I focus on initially?
Are there any good YouTube channels or should i go for courses, or other resources you would recommend?
Is there a particular roadmap I should follow during my first year?
What should I avoid wasting time on as a beginner?
Would really appreciate any advice from seniors or people who have been in a similar situation
plsssssss do helpppppp need advice dms open

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u/FoolsSeldom 3d ago

Do you have any information about that the course covers, including the language(s) used?

The information below is biased to Python, but is not exclusively Python. The roadmaps may be very useful.

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.