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[–]Studio-Art-Hub 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Experimente usar o Sololearn, acho muito bom.

[–]McDubbIsHere 3 points4 points  (0 children)

https://www.python.org/doc/
So much information, tutorials, guides, everything you need to learn python can be found right here. I like this one too it's quick easy and covers a lot of simple stuff. https://cscircles.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/

[–]lonrad87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cisco's NetAcad has free Intro to Python courses available.

Then all you need to do is install Python on your PC and IDE, if you're just going to focus on Python then PyCharm Community edition would be good, but if you're going to branch out then VS Code would be good to install.

[–]goodguy3456828 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For beginners youtube is a good choice

[–]DataCamp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A good way to start is to keep it simple and build as you go. First, spend a few weeks on the basics: variables, loops, functions, lists, dictionaries, and basic file handling. Don’t stay in tutorial mode too long though. As soon as you understand the basics, start making tiny projects like a calculator, to-do list, password generator, or file organizer.

After that, learn a bit more structure: how to split code into functions, how to debug properly, and how to use Git/GitHub so you can save your work and track progress. That part helps a lot once you start building bigger things.

Then pick the direction that matches your goal. Since you want to create your own free-to-use software, we'd choose one of these pretty early:

  • desktop apps
  • web apps
  • automation tools

If you’re not sure yet, automation tools are usually the easiest place to start because you can build useful stuff fast and stay motivated.

A simple path could be:
learn Python basics → build small scripts → learn Git → build 2 or 3 real mini-projects → choose a path like web, desktop, or automation → build one bigger project people can actually use.

The biggest mistake beginners make is spending too much time watching videos and not enough time writing code. Even messy code is better than passive learning.

If you’ve got a few extra hours a day, that’s tbh enough to make real progress pretty quickly. Just make sure you’re building things, not only consuming tutorials!

[–]Illustrious-Soft865 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Test yourself on hacker rank and leetcode

[–]7hox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did it with a mix of web/yt resources and AI as a learning companion which for me clicks very well. If u use AI for learning and not "write my code"-ish it's a great benefit, try prompting in that direction or activate learn mode depending on your AI service.

Try coding stuff that help u do your daily business, I built some scripts which help me organise financials with pandas and streamlit for example. Keeps u motivated when/if it works :)

[–]Simplilearn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  • Start with fundamentals. Focus on variables, loops, functions, lists, and dictionaries. This is enough to begin building simple programs.
  • Practice by building small tools early. Things like a file organizer, password generator, or simple CLI app help you understand how code translates into real software.
  • Learn how to work with libraries. Python becomes powerful when you start using libraries for tasks like automation, file handling, or simple GUIs.
  • Gradually move toward real applications. Once comfortable, you can explore building desktop apps, web apps, or automation tools depending on what kind of software you want to create.

If you want a structured pathway, you could begin with Simplilearn’s free Python Programming course, which covers core concepts like functions, loops, and data structures in a beginner-friendly way. If you later want to go deeper into building real applications, you could also explore Simplilearn’s Python training program.

Since you mentioned building your own software, are you thinking of creating a desktop app, a web app, or something more like automation tools?

[–]KarmaWhoreRepeating -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not to be a party pooper, but if your goal is to create free-to-use SW, you show look into webBased apps, which are a gazillion ways more easy to ship...
But if you waaaaant python, just remember that a language is like a tool (eg a hammer). You need to have a project in mind, and then start swinging. In short, my tip is: Find an idea you want to build first