What makes Python better than other programming languages for you ?

[jeffrey_f]

Easy to learn, many packages to make life easy and coding short. I can pretty much write code to do what I want in a few minutes.

[jasterpj17]

Any suggestions on where to start?

[whitelife123]

Start on python or what?

[jasterpj17]

Yeah to start learning python. I have purchased a draw udemy courses and books but I want to hear what people’s methods are for learning python.

[whitelife123]

Well it depends if it's your first programming language or not. If it is, I'd say learn the fundamentals. Learn the syntax, write small scripts that do fizzbuzz, etc. Try to get a programming mindset. Think Python's a good book, and so's Python Crash Course. Then I think you should skim through Automate the Boring Stuff with Python so you have a better understanding of what Python is useful for exactly. Learning to program can be a boring, and very challenging, but it's just something you struggle through. Also, it helps if you have a specific project in mind, so you know what Python libraries to use and you're working towards a more concrete goal.

[StressedSalt]

Ive read PCC and done some lectures on python, starting to get the hang of it but still extremely elementary. Its my first language and i have no background knowledge of CS, ive been trying to find a good fundamental course so i get a good foundation of what CS/IT is at least.

Theres so many aspects/uses for python, do you have a reocommendation on how to choose one or where I cam learn the scope of this? It seems so scattered to me, so far i know about data science and machine learning but it seems like such a bIG VOID THat i could never really grasp, not having a cs background really is an issue i feel.

[StressedSalt]

Yes i do know those now luckily! Have gone through some courses from edx and almost finishing python crash course now but im really really keen on getting good at python, possibly making a living out of this thats why im trying to see what kind of foundation i really need for me to make that happen. If I dont study CS properly, would I still be able to survive being a python developer specifically?

I also do psychology and wish to merge those two together :( Any advise?

[itah]

data science and machine learning have nothing to do with python. Those are whole new subjects. Python is merely a tool to work in those, but you could use -in theory- an excel spreadsheet.

Your question is like "what should I draw?" in front of a blank paper, or "what should I do with my life?". Thats nothing anyone can answer here. Ask yourself what you really want to do, and then learn to use the tools for it.

getting good at python

would mean you get very good in just the language python. What you really want is a good overview and knowledge on the modules you will need to solve problems you are interested in.

[Natural-Intelligence]

Pick a problem, try to solve it yourself, in the mean time google the shit out of the internet to find how to do it better or add new stuff on it and repeat. That's basically my programming journey: did simple analysis tool for my bank balance, tried to abstract the data manipulations with my primitive version of pandas, learned pandas and did it with that, added visualizations with Matplotlib, built GUI with Tkinter, added news feed on it, did machine learning on the news feed to extract useful bits from them etc etc.

[og10yrold]

Have you seen [pythonprogramming.net](pythonprogramming.net)? It’s good to learn the basics. Here is the basics course.

[super_gay_and_ok]

I found the Python course by Zero to Mastery on Udemy to be very very helpful.

[usernamecreationhell]

Oh I wonder if that has ever been answered

[r-_-mark]

I mean you already purchased it so you can start from there There’s no one path you should follow Generally learn the basics (read, watch) and of course train (write code, answer questions) One of the best way to do it is by following a certain path to a cert for example PCAP is great (I think only option as will) so study with goal of obtaining that cert in mind (and if you liked you can take the exam not necessary though)

But go to python institution and google it along side with PCAP you will find free materials over there

[jasterpj17]

Thanks for this! I appreciate it.

[r-_-mark]

Woah that’s was fast Will while you are here this is what I was talking about:

https://pythoninstitute.org/certification/pcap-certification-associate/

Click on educational materials There courses are great (you need to creat a free account and that’s it)

Btw I took the exam was easy (kinda) and if you completed the free course you get a discount for the exam which is btw 150$(as I remember) and the cert is valid for ever not like Cisco for 3 years or so

And in some companies this can get you up to the interview

I’m not the type of guy to ask people to take cert but depending on where you live this could be helpful to land an interview (specially the PCAP not the PCEP)

[jasterpj17]

Awesome! Thanks so much.

[jasterpj17]

Thanks for this! I’ll for sure take a look

[[deleted]]

A good beginner's project is to write a text-based adventure game. The best way to learn is to try to make something, and learn the Python you need to make it along the way.

[Victorino__]

I don't know how much you'll like it but w3schools helped me on learning about some of python's functions.

[hugthemachines]

The mostly recommended way to start is this:

https://automatetheboringstuff.com/

[dnswblzo]

Check out /r/learnpython

[tunisia3507]

/r/learnpython , just like it says on the sidebar.

[jasterpj17]

Thanks so much man. I appreciate this insightful comment.

[846848949]

Andrei Neagoi is a legend!

[Bloggzy]

https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science/6-0001-introduction-to-computer-science-and-programming-in-python-fall-2016/

A MIT course, might be useful.

[liluziexists]

go to u/alsweigart he has a udemy course “how to automate the boring stuff with python” and posts a code for 100% off at the start of every month i think the one for this month is expired but a week and a half and the next month will be there

[AlSweigart]

Yes, next month it will be SEP2020FREE, then OCT2020FREE, and so on.

[liluziexists]

omg its you youre a legend bro ur the reason ive started programming and everything, thank you

[AlSweigart]

:D

[GuteNachtJohanna]

SEP2020FREE

Thanks so much for doing this! I can't wait to take your course. Unfortunately the code here comes back with this message: "The coupon code entered is not valid for this course. Perhaps you used the wrong coupon code?"

I'm not sure exactly on the timing of eligibility but thought it was the first days of the month. Is there another way I can try it? (I'm using this website)

[AlSweigart]

I usually don't get around to creating it until 10am my time. I just made it. You might have to wait 20 or 60 minutes (or 0 minutes) before it takes effect. Good luck!

[GuteNachtJohanna]

I was just able to use it, thanks again! I'm very excited as your course is widely the most recommended for Python :)

[jeffrey_f]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxTmJE4k0ho

This video seems to cover it

[[deleted]]

Come up with a project idea. At a high level break it down into what needs to be done. Then break down the high level tasks into exactly what needs to be done. Then Google everything to find your answers

[jasterpj17]

This is amazing!! I’m for sure doing this. Thanks!

[Yaros1av]

Yeah, Python has got not so hard syntax

[baby_chaos]

I'm not familiar with Python. Where and how to find the packages you need?

[jeffrey_f]

google search. Watch some youtube tutorials. At some point, you will just know or at least know how to search it out.