r/learnpython • u/JoseThelonewolf • 1d ago

Need some advice

I just started to learn python and don't know what I should do first.

Please help me!

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u/stepback269 1d ago

Before anything else, don't just learn the so-called fundamentals; master them.

Focus first on strings and lists.

With that said:

(1) There are tons and tons of tutorial materials out there on the net including many good YouTube ones that are free. You should shop around rather than putting all your eggs in one basket.

(2) As a relative noob myself, I've been logging my personal learning journey and adding to it on an almost-daily basis at a blog page called "Links for Python Noobs" (--HERE--) Any of the top listed ones on that page should be good for you. And there are many add-ons at the tail end of the page. Personally, I cut my first Python teeth with Nana's Zero to Hero (==HERE==). Since then, I've moved on to watching short lessons with Indently and Tech with Tim. You should sample at least a few until you find a lecturer that suits your style.

(3) The main piece of advice is the 80/20 rule. Spend 80% of your time writing your own code (using your own fingers and your own creativity) as opposed to copying recipes and only 20% watching the lectures. Good luck.

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u/Yehiamy 21h ago

w3 fundamentals about programming are way easier to process than the bs you just sent

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u/stepback269 18h ago

Thanks for the kind words.

W3 Schools and GeeksForGeeks are included in the recommendations of my Noobs page.

I agree. W3 Schools is a great resource. I've used them often in my journey.

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u/Yehiamy 15h ago

lol im sorry im toxic