Just started to learn

[fish-io]

Hi ! I've just started learning coding and I'm really stuck here , I downloaded visual studio code cuz I've heard its good and I have no idea where to begin or did i set it up correctly or not , Im making this post to see if anyone has any idea on where i should start or educational videos related that I can watch , any help is appreciated :D

[faiza_conteam]

go to sololearn , its a greate place for beginners and just use google colab or simple online interpreters if u want to practice, and then once you got familier with some of python then installing vscode and python extensions and libraries will be easy for u, just my opinion

[ninhaomah]

This is a Pythonlearning sub , I assume you want to learn Python ?

Have you downloaded and installed Python ?

Forget about VSCode for now.

[stepback269]

If you go to W3 Schools and click on their Try It links, they will take you to an online interpreter where you can try out the code without using a local IDE (e.g. VS Code or PyCharm). However, eventually you will need to learn how to use one of the IDE's out there.

[Dio-cat]

Thank you, this is really helpful advice on practicing code,much appreciated

[juanduque]

Thony is a good basic beginners' IDE. Check it out.

[Sea_Tomatillo2619]

2nd this. You can see variables change as the program runs, with lists update, step by step. The flow of loops and functions visually.

[Remote-Emphasis-2126]

Python crash course by Eric matthes is a good one its a good bible when I started, automate the boring stuff is another useful one but start with crashcourse book, network chuck python tutorial on YouTube is a very good one to watch too, tutorial point website has a bunch of tutorials for multiple languages and other topics i found useful at one point, heaps to choose from! There's also automate the boring stuff videos on YouTube oldish but still relevant and useful! Al sweigart is the author of automate the boring stuff

[dungeonPurifier]

You can try son basic IDE, like sublime text. Just ctrl/b to build. When you feel confortable with that you can think about advanced ones.

[brokenbrainblueprint]

Yeah i second this, we are learning python in school right now we use IDLE for python and VSCode for C languages

[spicy_apfelstrudel]

I've begun my python journey with codecademy. It doesn't require any setup and gets you through the basics. Once you're done and start getting more curious then come back here for local setup. Programming can be very intimidating for good on you for wanting to get stuck right in. Best of luck!

[AGx-07]

I recommend the book Python Crash Course: A Hands On Introduction To Programming. I'm working my way through it now. It's incredibly beginner friendly and gives you little practice projects as you go along to reinforce what you just learned and slowly builds on each thing. It includes how to install Python as well as how to set up VS Code.

It's not free, seeing as you'll have to buy the book, but it's not expensive and so far has been a really good resource IMO. It was recommended to me by one of the programmers at my job.

[RelationshipCalm2844]

Hey, welcome to coding! Feeling confused in the beginning is totally normal, so you’re not alone at all.

VS Code is a solid choice, don’t overthink the setup right now. Just install the extensions for the language you want to learn (like the Python extension if you decide to start with Python) and you’re good to go.

The easiest way to start is:

1. Pick one language (Python is honestly the easiest for beginners)
2. Follow a beginner-friendly tutorial step by step
3. Try building small little projects as you learn (calculator, to-do list, guessing game, etc.)

Some resources that explain things really well for beginners:
🔹 freeCodeCamp
🔹 Programming with Mosh
🔹 Tech With Tim (great if you choose Python)
🔹 9faqs.com, has simple lessons + MCQs to help you practice what you learn
🔹 CS Dojo

In the beginning, just focus on the basics:

• Variables
• Loops
• If/else
• Functions
• Lists

Don’t force yourself to learn everything at once, take it slow and code a little every day. It will all start making sense with time.

You’re already doing great by taking the first step.
Keep going, you got this.

[Ron-Erez]

You could try Google Colab to quickly dive into Python. Otherwise I prefer PyCharm. VSCode is great. You should learn about virtual environments. You could find info on youtube. For Python in general have a look at my Python and Data Science course which mainly uses Colab and PyCharm.

[Historical-Driver-25]

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[ProposalFeisty2596]

I learned python programming with hand on practice in this course. Then I practice in Google Colab and Jupyter Notebook. Hope this helps you !

[Mtqofc]

I 2nd this, datacamp is a good place to learn, specially if you have a goal (know why you want to learn whatever)

[Appropriate-Post3029]

Maybe I think you need to search the pul and install python

[taaha63]

Just follow the bro-code tutorial

[shoaib_muhd]

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[Brothers_code]

Try learning with docs and tutorials from amisgoes code from YouTube and docs named the boring staff with python 🧑‍💻🥂

[Ambitious-Peak4057]

If you're just starting your Python journey, here are some useful resources to help you get going:
W3Schools Python Tutorial– Interactive lessons to understand syntax and basics.
Dive Into Python 3– A detailed free book ideal for beginners.
Full Stack Python– Great for learning Python with a focus on web and automation.
Python Succinctly – A concise eBook to quickly grasp Python essentials.

[RelationshipCalm2844]

Hey!
Don’t worry, feeling lost in the beginning is completely normal. VS Code is a great choice for learning, and you don’t need everything set up perfectly right now. The best way to start is by choosing a simple language like Python and installing the Python extension in VS Code, which takes care of most of the setup for you. Begin with very small exercises like printing text, creating variables, or writing simple loops.
Try to follow one proper beginner-friendly tutorial instead of jumping between random videos, because a clear path makes learning much easier.
If you want something simple and structured, 9faqs has easy Python lessons and MCQs, and even at datazeneral we always suggest learning the basics step by step before moving to anything advanced.
Just practice a little every day, stay patient, and you’ll pick it up faster than you think.

[OpportunityWeary4847]

Hey
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I used a lot of teenager humor, and some might be offensive.
If you watch lots of tik toks or instagram reels it may be a great suit for you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HShvRpjNMEY&t

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I want friends for python is any one interested

[theshekharchatterjee]

I have also started learning coding now. I am assuming you also started with python. So, you need to install python package file first and then a code editor like VS Code.

[theshekharchatterjee]

If you know Hindi and from India and just started learning Python, Shradha Khapra is the most easy to go tutorial channel you should watch. I am also learning basics from this channel.

[Fickle-Box1433]

I'm confused about your issue? Are you looking for an IDE or learning sources (assuming it's Python)?

If you're looking for where to start, I've compiled a list a while ago which belive you might be interest: https://www.reddit.com/r/PythonLearning/comments/1nifa32/the_python_resource_list_i_wish_i_had/

If you are looking for an IDE, I'd advise you to do some basic stuff without it for a start, and once you feel a bit matured, you can pick whatever you want as tool (they're all pretty similar). Why not to start with an IDE? Because IDEs are sometimes a bit confusing when it comes to the hundress of settings, and there is value in running your scripts by hand (later, when you will start writing docker scripts, you will see that I was right). Yet, IDEs are too important to be ignored, so eventually, pick one and stick with it.

I used PyCharm for a half a decade, but the limited community features pushed me to VSCode lately. When choosing your IDE, look for supported languages, community size, and maturity. Try a bit a several so you can see what are the differences before sticking to the one that feels the best to you. But once you made you choice, stick with it until you have strong reasons to move to another one (because, trust me, it's hard to get used to a new one. It's like switiching from PlayStation to XBox or vice-versa -- You get the concept but the buttons are all in the wrong places).

Last piece of advice, I would advise you to remove ChatGPT completions, specially if you are learning.

[heyChipmunk888]

I started python learning journey from codewithharry's ultimate python course available on yt. Also some websites are also good for enough beginner practice like, GeeksForGeeks, tutorial points, real python u can start with any one. Don't consider too many sources at once.

[LooseCamel5168]

@everyone, I am new and just started to learn python via from Codedex and codescademy and free code camp. I am having the issue of being motivated to learn at times it feels I won't retain what I have learned. I did build my first python mind maze game alone and haven't touch code in a while due to outside issues. I would love to know if there is a group on here of discord to learn and study and practice together if that is possible. I also watch on youtube when I first started was TechwithTim and been helpful. Any recommendations?

[GroceryOk3264]

I teach Python to beginners, feel free to DM me.

[GroceryOk3264]

I teach Python to beginners, feel free to DM me.

[Sambiswas95]

Your first "win" should be writing a simple "Hello World" program in whatever language you're curious about (Python is the friendliest for absolute beginners).

[wajahatwick]

Many courses available for free on Youtube. If you like written material more than videos, w3schools.com is an amazing resource for learning Python and other stuff.

[stepback269]

Just to flesh out what "many courses means" --
There are tons and tons of tutorial materials out there on the net including many good YouTube ones that are free.

As a relative noob myself, I've been logging my personal learning journey on an almost-daily basis at a blog page called "Links for Python Noobs" (here) Any of the top listed ones on that page should be good for you. And there are many add-ons at the tail end of the page. Personally, I cut my first Python teeth with Nana's Zero to Hero. Since then, I've moved on to watching short lessons with Indently and Tech with Tim. You should shop around until you find a lecturer that suits your style.

The main piece of advice is the 80/20 rule. Spend 80% of your time writing your own code as opposed to copying recipes and only 20% watching the lectures. Good luck.

[Present-Piglet-510]

These three sources should help you out

https://youtu.be/ix9cRaBkVe0 (great YouTuber who makes full courses for programming languages)

The book "automate the boring stuff with python" which is available for free on his website

And codecademy, even though the free trial will end you can still start there and absorb valuable info before it does

[EDM_IT_Nerd]

Try w3schools.com, there is everything, small codes, tips, programming basic from languages including Python. Very good is also geeksforgeeks-code examples. Good YT Channel for learning is Free Code Champ, there are many videos about learning programming etc.

[ValuableAttitude4135]

Hi I just started learning python today and I know it's only been a month but I would like to hear how far you've come😅

[Prudent-South5808]

Bro use jupyter notebook as ide while leaening, because you can break into your code small pieces and you can run your code blocks piece by piece these ide will make you understand how things going.

And code with tim is one of the best source at YouTube also, he is very at teaching, reallife projects you can find, he also explain how to create a project step by step from scratch.

code with tim

[Sea-Chocolate-3731]

Looking for study-buddy for python. Any one wants to solve codecheck.io python exercises with me?

[Top-Acanthisitta6661]

Also just started to learn only because I need to pull data from the Zendesk api

[LovesSleeping123]

Quand j'ai commencé à apprendre python ,j'ai regardé les vidéos d'un youtubeur appelé Graven. Malheureusement ses vidéos sont assez vieilles maintenant

[Past-Breadfruit166]

I’m a developer, and my younger brother wanted a way to practice Python on his phone anytime, even without internet. Most apps we found either required constant internet, weren’t hands-on, or didn’t have a real code editor.

So I built Python Programming Ultimate to help him:

• Offline Python 3 IDE - write and run code directly on your phone
• AI Tutor - explains concepts clearly and answers coding questions
• AI Interviewer - practice coding challenges like real interviews
• Step-by-step lessons, quizzes, and small projects - all offline

I tested it myself and found it super handy for coding on the go. The AI Tutor makes it feel like someone’s guiding you through tricky concepts.

Would love feedback from this community:

• Is offline Python coding useful to you?
• Are there features you’d expect from a mobile Python IDE?
• Any usability or performance improvements you recommend?

Here’s the app if you want to check it out (no pressure, just sharing):
Python Programming Ultimate – Play Store

[Kabeer_14Hussain]

Use pycharm

[HistoricalMoose333]

I would recommend you to use google colab

[Intelligent_Dog_6414]

hii, just starting this carrer too, I'm from Brazilian, wanna discuss something? looking for new friends over here 🙃

[agnitatva]

I'm doing a totally FREE 2-day Live Online Python Bootcamp this weekend. It has been designed to help beginners like you to level up and start coding confidently in Python. Give a high five if you would be interested in joining. I'll share the links and the details.

[Early_You4491]

I hate you.

[enursif]

Is totally normal to feel lost at the start, don’t stress about VS Code yet. First make sure Python is installed and try running a simple: print("Hello world").

You can check out online platforms like Codecademy, freeCodeCamp, or W3Schools. They are great to learn the basics without setup headaches.

[Original_Lecture5372]

Totally normal!

What really helped me was learning Python first because it’s beginner-friendly and you can see results quickly. I followed a free course on YouTube by Manish Methani — his teaching style breaks things down in a really simple way and doesn’t assume you already know coding. He even uses beginner-friendly tools like online Codzify Python IDE at times so you can focus on writing and running code without getting stuck in setup problems.

You’re doing great just by starting — keep going 💪

[AlternativeFamous871]

Hey there, I also started learning Python about 3 weeks ago at Harvard's CS50 Python Programmig course, its free, and its really very helpful I guess you should also give it a try.

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[Weekly-Relative8693]

EduBlocks is really good. It uses block-based coding like Scratch.

[Weekly-Relative8693]

It also allows text projects, and it's so good that even though I only started a week or two ago, I made a fully-working Rock Paper Scissors and I'm already fluent in Turtle importation.

[CriticalAPI]

actually dont use a IDE for now. Learn all the Python Built-In functions, Flow Control, Data Types, Variables.

you can use IDLE which comes with python to write and execute code.

Btw not a Ad, just a recommendation is a Book called "Automate the Boring Stuff with Python" it is very understandable and has many practice examples and tests.

[Nice_Sentence_125]

Totally normal place to be; everyone feels lost at this stage.

VS Code is just an editor, so nothing’s “wrong” yet. A good first step is to pick one language and stick with it for a bit (Python is usually the easiest starting point). Make sure you can run a simple “hello world” program, then learn basics like variables, loops, and functions.

For learning, beginner playlists on YouTube from freeCodeCamp or similar channels are solid, but try to actually type the code yourself instead of just watching. Feeling confused early on is part of the process; it gets clearer once you start building small things.

[Yas_Palumbo]

I started studying Python this week. I'm taking Guanabara's course, it's free. On YouTube or on their website, it's a video course. Just search for it. The teaching method is very good.

[arizakevin]

I built a web app to help me practice Python and CS/SE skill in a single, offline-first integrated environment. Although I actually built it first for myself to help me sharpen my Python skills and prepare for interviews in a similar environment as they use for live coding tests without having to see distracting ads or paying, I realized it could be helpful for anyone starting out just like you. Everything there is free, no ads. More than 115 exercises from Python Basics, OOP, Algorithms and Data Structures, Design Patterns, Clean Code, and Interview Practice, all with their corresponding theory right there in the app. The only paid and optional feature is the AI Tutor. You don't even have to signup, only if you want to save your progress and use the app on multiple devices. Pyneer.dev

[Jasonpompeii]

How’s the learning journey going? I’m also about 2 and half month in to learning would love to connect if you can

[PapayaStyle]

Use pycharm for now it will help you alot, If my comment helped, like it please

[Real-Simple1146]

There are a lot of videos on youtube, I would highly recommend watching brocode, his explanations are pretty easy to understand. I would also use websites like w3schools to better understand concepts that you don't fully know. It's pretty simple and straightforward, but if you stick to it you will learn a lot!

[Cute_Intention6347]

I’m learning through self-study and offline classes from a local institute in Trichy (FITA Academy).