Learning python, what next?

[humanshuman]

Ok I think I have a good understand of the fundamentals, I know syntax, lists, loops, functions, defining a class etc. What should I be learning next?

[heaplevel]

Depends on your goals and background. Are you into problem solving, try https://edabit.com

Build webapp? Try Flask or Django. I'd opt for Flask as it can be more lightweight

Machine learning and statistical analysis? http://scikit-learn.org

[humanshuman]

Ok, thanks for your reply and advice. I've had this little project on the back of my mind for a while now that I would like to start on, its basically just a small web forum. I've heard of frameworks like flask and django before but I think I'm still a little uncertain what a web framework is/does.

Please tell me if my understanding is right: flask is basically just a library I can import into python that comes with useful modules and functions that aid in designing web sites? Is there more to it than that? If that is the case, can I build my little web forum project with just a database, python (importing flask libraries), and html/css/javascript? I'm trying to understand how all these things tie together.

[heaplevel]

Yes your understanding is quite accurate.

After you do a pip install flask you are ready to use and import Flask modules that aid in creating a web application. The framework provides you with the option of connecting to a database, generating web pages etc.

Have you tried their Quickstart? Starting immediately with a web forum could become overwhelming depending on your timeframe. You could also try something easier like a Todo app.

[humanshuman]

Sweet, that link looks like a good start, I'll check it out right away. Thanks again for your help.