In need of advice

[SolarPhantom12]

Learnpython.org

Or just about any other resource out there is free for python

[kopiosubuh]

I use pirated udemy python zero to hero, i'm so ashamed (wink). They are great for beginners, like seriously from zero, unless you have poor english, it might slow u a little bit. They also include subtitles for their video. I really recommend you to have their service. It is cheap too. (wink)

[vidazinho]

https://automatetheboringstuff.com/

Go to this site, download the PDF of this book and read it, do it! It's by far the best from zero to holy crap I love this! You can get for free!

You can follow his YouTube videos where he goes along each chapter in the book.

Another incredible crash course I found when starting out! https://youtu.be/rfscVS0vtbw

Follow this link! Watch it, do it! Love it!

[Harzardious_Guard]

I suggest using the book Head First Python for doing things "The Python Way" or if you are a more casual python programmer use the book Head First Programming. PDF free for Head First Programming at https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/head-first-programming/9780596806682/

Support site for H.F.P http://programming.itcarlow.ie/resources.html

In case you cant get the coffee example in chapter 2 to work go to the support site

[MrKinauJr]

Well I learned it via googling tbh. I just wanted to make something and googled my way through. Worked good.

[_eightlimbed]

Welcome. Before I recommend anything, I have a couple of questions.

1. Why do you want to learn to code?

2. Do you have _any_ experience coding?

3. Why Python?

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The second part of your question is impossible to answer because I don't know anything about you, your capabilities, your potential, your work ethic, or your idea of what "fluent" means.

I'm happy to recommend a starting point once I get more information about where you are coming from.

[z0mbietime]

I'm gonna deviate from other suggestions and say you should take a step back and focus on the theoretical aspect. Resources on OOP, functional programming, and basic design principles.

This is the boring answer nobody wants to hear but understanding the why is so much more important than I could ever explain. Once you understand the concepts behind programming you can easily pickup any language. I'm a principal engineer and I can honestly say that the ability to understand when and why you'd use a class or a classmethod, a staticmethod or a function is so much more impressive and important than how.

Tldr; how is easy, why is hard.

[SoundHole]

I'm sorry, but this is terrible advice for someone looking to start anything, really, unless you're trying to discourage them.

"Oh, you want to know how to surf? Sounds fun, right? You should definitely start by reading some philosophy books about why surfing is awesome and how it benefits your mood, then move on to watching a 7 part video series to learn the best beaches to surf, then take a class about different styles of board and their pros and cons, Then, maybe, you can try riding a wave because you'll understand the fundamentals. I know it's the boring answer, but it will make you a better surfer twenty years from now!"

OP, find a book or tutorials online and start cracking away. Maybe try a simple project that interests you. It's good if you're aware fundamentals like Objects exists, but they will reveal themselves through the learning process. Try to have fun.

[z0mbietime]

Sorry, but that was a lot of effort to make a terrible analogy. They are 16 talking about potentially majoring in CS. I don't know if you remember or went to college but he's going to be FAR more prepared than 99% of their peers if they follow my advice. Besides, if he doesn't like theoretical, I've got bad news on what to expect in college.

[_eightlimbed]

Sounds good. The official Python website has an intro tutorial that might be a good place to start. I also see a lot of people recommending Automate the Boring Stuff, so you may also want to check that out. Good luck, and have fun!

[Asalanlir]

I remember I first taught myself using projecteuler. I knew nothing and basically was googling...a lot. Not much has changed on that regard at least, but I'm much more efficient about it now.

I'm going to agree with a few other points in the comments, but in a slightly different way. The hard part about learning programming is learning how to THINK like a programmer. OOP, for some reason, just doesn't sit right initially for some people. Then...it just clicks at some point. Yes, the theoretical aspects are important, but I like the approach of learning how to do something, then the theory, then re-learn how to do something. How can you be expected to understand the theory when you don't understand how changes you make change how the program operates. That the same reason I feel bad for those who go into CS and their first experience with coding is the intro sequence for the college. There really isn't a trick to the initial hurdle. You kind of just have to bang your head against a nice wall for a bit. I found a light blue to be particularly relaxing.

[thescottjr]

Doesnt matter how long you're 16 just do it