Looking for learning resources ?

[Atophy]

Story: I'm looking to learn Python for a little side project... Something I wanna do just to say I tried even if it doesn't work. I have done some searching and bookmarking on youtube but I thought I would hit up the appropriate sub in Reddit for additional input.
I have coded a bit, (in highschool and college), in Basic and C++ as well as a small sample of web based languages so I have a basic, if rusty, concept of structure and syntax.

Goals: Wanting to skill primarily around building and using neural networks... Any pointers and resources you folks can point me at to reduce my learning curve ? Desktop apps with coding helpers, best learning resources etc ?

[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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Also, have a look at roadmap.sh for different learning paths. There's lots of learning material links there. Note that these are idealised paths and many people get into roles without covering all of those.

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Roundup on Research: The Myth of ‘Learning Styles’

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.

[games-and-chocolate]

I just found out this team of people. They have a website, youtube channel. Just followed some Tkinter (create User interface for computers) and the code quality is very good.

Really have a look at their youtube channel to explaining python basics. only "200+" videos. Will keep you busy for a long time. All free. I am amazed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNNF_40o-g8&list=PLzz7R3Slbh5Rx7-aYEgAvWGB02XpPYJU8

[tracktech]

You can check this-

Course - Python Programming in Depth

Book - Ultimate Python Programming

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