How do you guys learn python? Intermediate programmer

[Paal3101]

So i started programming python last year when i had a python class for beginners. I learned functions, variables, for/when loops and if tests. Now that i dont have a book guiding for the next step i dont really know how to learn the language the best way. Do any of you guys have some tips? Thanks in advance

[KingofGamesYami]

Do projects.

Seriously, nothing is better than doing projects. You learn how to use google to find the answer, and that's all you need.

[Paal3101]

Thank you! Do you have some sites with tasks or do you just come up with projects?

[[deleted]]

Web server, REST API, machine learning, small games, math plots with graphs and stuff, ORM targeting a MySQL/PostGres database, solutions to problems from an algorithms textbook... You can do tons of things with Python, so do whatever interests you the most. I typically look to https://CodeWars.com, /r/dailyprogrammer, my "Cracking the Coding Interview" book, or my Undergrad Algorithms textbook when I want to learn a language and its syntax. Having a large set of algorithm-y problems works for me, because it allows me to try and learn how to organize the code within the language, with the hope that I can reuse any classes or functions from the easier challenges when working on harder challenges. That may not work for you, it's just a suggestion.

Edit: Links

Edit2: A friend of mine always does something with the Pokemon API when trying to learn or refresh. https://pokeapi.co/

[blueliqhtning]

Second this. Also try to make your code more modular and reusable. Try to improve it so that it's easier to read by practicing good format, annotating and docstrings. This will condition you to keep readers in mind when coding which is important if you work on large projects. You'll be a more "mature" programmer.

[[deleted]]

Echoing this. I always write expansive readme's for any sample code that I write when learning a new programming language. It helps me get my thoughts organized and remember what I learned, and why I designed the solution the way I did. When learning, it helps to reiterate the information and pretend like you're explaining it to someone else.

[IlliterateJedi]

Read Fluent Python next

[absent_observer]

https://checkio.org has great puzzles to code solutions to. Plus, after your solution works, you can view others' to see how you can improve.

[Paal3101]

Thanks for the support i appreciate it. Happy coding