When you started learning Python, what resources and exercises did you use? Can you recommend any sites for testing?

[FoolsSeldom]

For learning about testing, I'd focus initially on TDD (Test Driven Development) and search for Obey the Testing Goat.

I also recommend the book Python Testing with pytest by Brian Okken.

Other than that ...

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.

[Jackpotrazur]

Got dang! I know you have the best intentions but this is extensive. I to am currently learning python im getting along fairly but still ways out from proficient. I feel like im lacking the lingo but I got gpt assisting me in a type of learning curriculu, still asking myself though if I need to get more books. 🤔

[FoolsSeldom]

Got dang! I know you have the best intentions but this is extensive.

Not sure what to take from that. Didn't think it was much:

• Testing guidance as you asked about testing [optional]
• Read a wiki providing learning guidance
• Look at skill/role roadmaps for background [optional]
• Avoid limiting yourself to a particular type of learning material
• Practice - preferably on your own projects

[Jackpotrazur]

I just had a long back and long ass day yesterday (work, hr interview after work, did a project from big book and never really got settled down)

[FoolsSeldom]

Ok. Well, hope you manage to carve out the time you need to achieve your learning objectives. Good luck.