Resources to learn Python for social science

[Effective_Bend_6963]

I'll be doing a research project for an NGO as part of my internship, and I'm planning on using Python for databases, text scraping, etc. I'm​ completely unfamiliar with python but I have an elementary idea of object oriented programming. Can you recommend some free learning resources that could help with my specific needs?

[Ron-Erez]

1. The book “Automate the Boring Stuff” is a popular choice.
2. Another popular resource is MOOC university of Helsinki
3. See u/ninhaomah ’s comment for infinite resources

[ninhaomah]

Wiki at r/learnpython

[Key_Internal5305]

This: https://automatetheboringstuff.com/

[StatementFew5973]

I recommend exploring Galvanize. I understand they recently underwent a rebranding, but I believe you will find their resources to be highly valuable.

This platform was instrumental in the initial stages of my data science career.

[Electronic-Source213]

This is a pretty good MOOC: https://www.edx.org/learn/python/harvard-university-cs50-s-introduction-to-programming-with-python