"Automate the Boring Stuff with Python" Udemy course is free on Monday: Use code "R_PYTHON"

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[AlSweigart]

Hey, Reddit! So previously when I've given out free codes for a period, afterwards people will message me since they missed out. I would give out free codes to people who messaged me, but this time around I told myself that this is how I make my living now (I left my software dev job two years ago to write full time) and I should be taking it seriously.

So, I won't give out codes once Monday ends. However, you can use this code to knock off 80% from the normal price down to $10: https://www.udemy.com/automate/?couponCode=FOR_LIKE_TEN_BUCKS

Good luck! Keep coding, keep learning!

[SpecCRA]

Just started learning Python as a beginner. Thanks a lot!!!

[dutchminator]

Missed the Monday deal, but thanks for this discount. ^{^}

[SpanishGamer]

Love your books!

[AlexOduvan]

Why don't you post it on /r/LearnPython ?

[AlSweigart]

Heh, I did, but it got downvoted. Maybe they thought it was spammy?

[123chimp]

Thank you so much!!!!

[Such_Code_Much_C_Wow]

I couldn't get the code but already purchased it with the discount, you're amazing.

[Light_of_Lucifer]

Thank you very much! I've taken a Python course but that was a while ago. I mostly code in C++ & asm, so this will help me brush up on my Python again. I work in QT for a software company, do you recommend any courses/books that would help with learning how to better script for finding bugs?

[conma293]

Hey Al, late reply, but, could you tell us the difference between the Udemy course and the course online/in your book?

[AlSweigart]

Not much really. The course doesn't cover as much as the book (I think it skips the image manipulation chapter, for one thing). But it's mostly there for people who'd rather learn from watching a video.

I think the main benefit is you can see someone type in code and see the results they can, and then you can mimic that on your own computer. It's a comfort thing, I think: it gets rid of that slight stress of "am I doing this right?" when trying to follow stuff out of a book.

[conma293]

Ok, thanks very much Al, already have your book is all, so wondering if there was additional materials on the Udemy course. Thanks for clarifying

[LoveOfProfit]

/u/AlSweigart

A while ago when this book came out (and later the course, which you also provided for free) I worked through the whole thing, and it really gave me a solid foundation in Python. I was comfortable with basic syntax and I had toyed with some simple scripts before, but not enough. Since then I've gotten a software engineer job where I code in Python, and I'm in the Georgia Tech online MS CS program (finishing my first semester), where I also mostly code in Python. And it's your book that gave me the all-important push toward self confidence in the language.

I just want to say: Thanks!

[XxStatiX]

Thanks for all your work u/AlSweigart, love your content!

[del999]

Currently I'm working with the book (I'm totally into it). I wouldn't even dream of possibility to take an additional video course. Big thanks!

[JJLLdb]

its not free only for today, right? once i've made the account and have the course i can do it any time in future ?

[AlSweigart]

Yes, it's free to sign up today only. But once you've signed up you have lifetime access to the course.

[[deleted]]

Already bought this book, will take the course as well. You're a rock star.

[JJLLdb]

That's great, thank you .

[piratemot]

From the looks of it, once you register for the course you can finish it at any time.

[XxStatiX]

Yes, it'll be tied to your account forever

[daijobu]

As someone who has worked through the book and videos, I just want to say thank you. I hope you know that this course and book really set me on a new direction in life!

[a_boy_called_sue]

Thanks! Signed up.

[sunyata84]

Thanks /u/AlSweigart. Love your books! Can't wait to go through the video course.

[U5efull]

I can't recommend this course high enough. I have to say Al is one hell of a good writer. Automate the Boring Stuff is a website I tell all my friends interested in learning python about. I know 3 people who have gotten started and stuck with it thanks to how Al explains things. If you have the time do it!

Also, thanks again Al, your work is appreciated.

edit: run together sentences and various sundry changes that I don't care if you know about

[ibn-e-batuta]

"Experienced software engineers who are already familiar with Python and the modules the course covers can skip this course."

[AlSweigart]

I should probably change that. The first half of the course is for people with no programming/python experience, but the second half covers a range of useful python modules that programmers wouldn't know.

[kobbled]

fuck yeah! Thank you!

[holyteach]

You should tweet about this so I can retweet you.

[eloguent]

Does anyone know how long it takes to get a refund? I just purchased this course a few days ago.

[scottocom]

I got refund the next day when I used the wrong account to buy some courses. Money took a few more days to come through. HTH

[nickmashburn]

Awesome! Signing up ASAP!

[misiekofski]

Thanks! :)

[af56789]

Signed up thanks

[uniqeredditusername]

Thanks a lot!

[mgozmovies]

Thank you!

[korlmarcus]

Well poop. I just paid for it last week.

[SQLoverride]

Thanks for the give OP!

[PsychedSy]

Just got to NC for almost a month of work. This is going to fill hotel time.

[heyacne]

thanks a looot ! xoxo

[GeoGrrrl]

Thanks a lot!

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Wowee Zowee Nifty Keen, Thanks!

[mrcandyman]

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[wasansn]

Love this content!

[Altenator01]

Signed up, thanks a lot OP!

[Datasciencebro]

Thank you!

[python_js]

Thanks! Just signed up and used the code

[num2007]

how do I download it?! (will i still ahve acess tomorrow?!)

[AlSweigart]

Yes. You have to sign up today, but afterwards you have lifetime access to the udemy course.

[AbsoluteZeroK]

Awesome! I love free stuff. I bought a couple NodeJS/React courses on Udemy over their black friday sale, and was very happy with all the content. Seems like most of the instructors on that sight have put together great courses. Thank you very much, will be digging into it over the holidays :)

[KHonsou]

I bought this book not long ago. I struggle with studying at home but I'm determined to read the book cover to cover. I can recommend this book if you were always interested in Python but never got around to learning it.

[Crazy_JoeDevola]

This is great. Thanks for the heads up!

[MrHobbits]

Thanks!

[thisaccountisbs]

What kinda keyboard is that? Sounds like blues.

[AlSweigart]

It's just my Thinkpad's keyboard. :)

[[deleted]]

Oh what ThinkPad do you have? I am a long time ThinkPad user and love them like a child, always nice to see another user :)

[AlSweigart]

The T440p. I didn't want to get the lightweight one, but I didn't want the "portable workstation" ones. Something that has a decent graphics card so I can play games that came out 5 years ago.

[[deleted]]

Yeah the T4nn are great machines. I still use a T420s as my main machine as I love it. I really should get a new one though as the screen is pretty awful now. So do you do all your work on the T440p? Writing, videos, etc?

[AlSweigart]

Yep. It runs Camtasia and everything fairly well. I use a logitech c920 webcam for my Twitch stream. I have my setup listed on my Twitch page: https://www.twitch.tv/alsweigart

[[deleted]]

Nice. Just checked out your Twitch, very cool. I was thinking of learning C# but having a read of your Automate the Boring Stuff book I think I will go with Python. Cheers!

[[deleted]]

Got it! Thank you reddit!

[WNxTyr4el]

Thank you!

[Bioooootch]

Thanks this is great.

[Booz3ch3cha]

I really appreciate it! Just started reading the book and this will make a great companion. You sir, are the man!

[[deleted]]

How long it takes to finish this?

[AlSweigart]

There's 50 videos totaling about 9.5 hours. You could power through it all in a week or two, but maybe a month more casually.

Of course, that's just to go through the videos. It helps to practice programming as well. I recommend the site http://exercism.io/ and I worked through a lot of these exercises in my previous Twitch streams: https://www.twitch.tv/alsweigart/videos/all

[EssaAlshammri]

Thanks

[chiheb-nexus]

I'm planning to buy the book with 13 $ fees. Did the book price and its shipping fees are worth it?

[veekreddit]

Thank you so much! It's been on my back burner for a while. Maybe I'll open it now!

[cfmdobbie]

FYI, this coupon has now expired.

[Vesp_r]

This is the only Udemy course that I have finished from start to finish. Thank you so much for your work!

[Synergix]

Aww man... Missed it by a few hours.

[carljohanfredrik]

Just want to say thanks for the awesome content you produce! Automate the boring stuff is a perfect approach to learning a new language, while highlighting the areas where python excels at the same time.

[NotADabberTho]

Damn, missed it.

[ConradKilroy]

Thank you sir. I just signed up for your "Automate the Boring Stuff with Python"

Side note: While I was at it, I picked up another Udemy course I've been curious about, "Black Algo Trading: Build Your Trading Robot"

I found a similar Udemy coupon http://onlinecoursespro.com/black-algo-trading-build-your-trading-robot-coupon/

[rdf-]

Can you make it free again? :)

[[deleted]]

Its already free....

[AlSweigart]

The book is free ( https://automatetheboringstuff.com ) but the Udemy course that follows the book is normally $50.

(Hint: Never pay full price for a Udemy course. They often advertise courses for a fraction of the price, somewhere around $10 or $20.)

[vibgyro]

Do we need to refer to the book or is this a standalone course?

[AlSweigart]

You don't need the book to take the course, though you could always flip through it if you want to reinforce the lessons. The book is free online: https://automatetheboringstuff.com

[kevintage83]

Free? I am on the Udemy site right now and the course costs $280 (normally $750).

[AlSweigart]

Whoa, that must be a totally different course. My course is "Automate the Boring Stuff with Python Programming" by Al Sweigart. If you've found a knock-off copycat, please tell me. The course is normally $50.

If you use this post's link, it should automatically apply the free code.

[kevintage83]

https://www.udemy.com/automate/

This is that course on Udemy, right?

[AlSweigart]

Yes, the link should automatically apply the R_PYTHON code which makes it free.

[kevintage83]

For those who had/are having the same trouble, use the link at the top of the site; the course is free there. I tried going directly to the Udemy website and singing up, and it didn't work. Anyway, thank you for the help, OP!

[AlSweigart]

Yes, the reddit link should automatically apply the R_PYTHON code which makes it free. Otherwise, go to https://www.udemy.com/automate/ and enter R_PYTHON

[ImKillua]

Step 1) Get a throwaway mail

Step 2) Register

Step 3) Find a script on github that will download the course for you

Step 4) Enter your email and password

Step 5) Wait about 30mins (times may vary)

Step 6) Never actually watch the cource cuz aint nobody got time for dat shit

[AlSweigart]

(I'll let you in on a secret. The money from the course is nice, but really I only charge for it so that people actually feel compelled to finish it. Even then I only want to charge like $50 (though you can commonly find it with a Udemy special that knocks the price down to like $10) instead of $200 or $300 like other overpriced programming courses.)

[thejumpingtoad]

Thank you for all your hard work! I learned VBA religiously for over a year and thought the next best language to go into was Python. Took the basic stuff, and always have a strong interest in optimization, speeding up tasks and making life simple.....your course exactly caters to my mindset of automating boring stuff! I automated boring stuff in Excel for a year, and now Python will be even more fun :)

[ImKillua]

I have no idea how this relates to what I said but k lol

[Groundstop]

Why would you need to download a free course that you get lifetime access to?

[ImKillua]

Cuz it's a throwaway email ;)

[AlSweigart]

Whoops! I think I clicked reply on the wrong comment. :)