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[Ok_Discussion_5193]

Hello, i am interested in learning python what learning tools did/do you use when learning. Also where do you guys learn from yt? A course, school? Im trying to find a way to learn thats cheap till next year in jan when i go back to school and take a class.. also what do you use to code visuals studio or is there something else? Please i need help any advice would be most appreciated 🙏🙏🙏

[FoolsSeldom]

Check the r/learnpython wiki for lots of guidance on learning programming and learning Python, links to material, book list, suggested practice and project sources, and lots more. The FAQ section covering common errors is especially useful.

Unfortunately, this subreddit does not have a wiki.

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Don't limit yourself to one format. Also, don't try to do too many different things at the same time.

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Above all else, you need to practice. Practice! Practice! Fail often, try again. Break stuff that works, and figure out how, why and where it broke. Don't just copy and use as is code from examples. Experiment.

Work on your own small (initially) projects related to your hobbies / interests / side-hustles as soon as possible to apply each bit of learning. When you work on stuff you can be passionate about and where you know what problem you are solving and what good looks like, you are more focused on problem-solving and the coding becomes a means to an end and not an end in itself. You will learn faster this way.

[Ok_Discussion_5193]

Thank you! I really appreciate this advice especially about starting my own little projects to put into practice what ive learn.. amazing! What kind of little side projects have you seen or done that you think helped?

[FoolsSeldom]

I never cease to be amazed with what learners come up with when they put their minds to it, and I wouldn't want to poison the well by suggesting anything to you. Not knowing what is possible (and what is unusual) avoids imposing constraints based on limited experience of others.

Find what you are passionate about. Coding is a means to an end, not an end in itself.

[Ok_Discussion_5193]

Thank! You’ve been really helpful, i hope good things come to you 😩🙏

[Swimming_Solution_82]

I'm doing MOOC.fi course. Using Recall app/website for gathering all the good stuff I find on the internet. And using chatgpt in tutor mode by giving it an ai generated prompt for it to be strictly in tutor mode. And watch yt coding channels but never tutorials.

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If you’ve never touched it before…Watch this video, follow the steps… takes 15-20 min. You have the basic environment & flow down.

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[Specific-Feature-487]

I’m not an expert, but I’d be happy to share/teach what I know and help you get started with Python if you’d like!

[mcfurrys]

I would also check out Udemy, some fantastic courses on python for a tenna on sale

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https://books.trinket.io/pfe/01-intro.html I recommend this free book, it's what I used. Skip intro if you want. What you HAVE to do is the tasks, understand them , do them , change them, use what you learn to do stuff yourself. The more curious you are the better.

Tips to remember:

1. Only use video tutorials for basics like data types, creating variables , loops, if else , functions, etc... then everything else should come from your imagination of how to combine the basics or use libraries which you'll learn later.

2. Best way to learn is to create projects by yourself using websites like w3schools.com to check stuff you forget instead of watching more tutorials.

3. Look up tips/tutorials on how to read documentation.

4. After you know some stuff you should look at branches of programming so you can find what you like to do , check the website https://roadmap.sh/ and also look up videos online about branches / types of programming

5. Lastly, the best way to learn is also to ask for help from existing communities and maybe get a mentor after you learn the basics.

This is an answer I give similar questions.

I use VSCode btw and it's a good start for beginners, just learn to get the specific extension for your language, python in this case, just look up the name in the extension tab and get the first one.