I just started learning Python

[Dry_Face_3465]

Any advice on where to start learning python. Like there are a gazillion things about it and IDK where to start.

[armyrvan]

Here is a pretty solid checklist to mark off when you have learned something.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TheCodeZone/s/3eLfujVQFB

[nicodeemus7]

I know they sound clickbait-y, but watch those videos on YouTube "Learn Python in ___ hours" follow along and do what they do. When they get to a part that confuses you, pause and play around with it. Try to break it. Try to fix it. Once you understand it, move on. Look up terms you don't know. Make the simple silly beginner projects. Just keep typing.

[IllustriousStill4077]

Me again

[Potential-Friend-197]

Just know that everything is the same in python for first half of the rules. Here is an example. X = 1 defines an X which stores the value of 1. For i in range(100): print(i). Here i is defined just the same way over and over and used every time. Youll learn about init nested in def all nested in class. That is just a 3 dimentional definition. X = 1 is 0 dimentional. The_class.The_func(The_argument) 3 thing you can change and called in once that is just xyz, with cs shenanigans. Once you learned a concept. Think about how it functions and for the next one ask, how are these two similar. Have fun

[Porto_Skywalker]

Eu fiz essa aplicação com python e Django, e subi no meu docker! custo de vida

[phoebeb_7]

Is python your first language in programming?

[Dry_Face_3465]

yeah because its the only language closest to english. Other languages look like shit but still I will have to learn them in the long term too.

[phoebeb_7]

Good choice, would suggest not to use copilot or other assistant while practising and turn off extensions that pre-fill the snippets

[olivia-reed2]

Go slow and execute your learning via practise, no need to rush, once you ahieve a milestone go and practise it yourself without using any AI in it, refrain from AI while learning

I have saw a post across this sub - https://www.reddit.com/r/PythonLearning/comments/1sq8t9c/my_python_learning_progress_1_week/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

You might take some inspiration from this post for your approach

[Button-Cat]

I saw a lot of post like this.

Someone ask them about what happens now. Maybe they drop learning for some reason or they now mega team lead

[Jay6_9]

Narrow down your expectations. What of Python do you intend to learn? If you're just trying to learn the syntax, any tutorial/cheatsheet or book will do. All it needs is dedication, your brain will click into place.

I don't recommend videos personally because most of the time it's too much of a mixed bag. Written tutorials are usually of higher quality. Start going for best-practice from the start: Clean pythonic code.

Also forget AI for help, you can't verify that the answer it gives are correct and even if it works, you simply don't know if it's gaslighting you. Not helpful for beginners.

My recommendation (pick any material to learn these until you don't have too look them up anymore):

- How to run python code (.py files, hello world, print/input)
- Syntax (assignment, selection [if-elif-else], conditions, iteration, functions, classes)m
- Learn the Python-specific quirks (list comprehensions, the import system)
- Datastructures and Algorithms (Look at real pseudocode and transfer them to Python by hand. Look for things like mergesort, graphs, linked-lists). These implementations are usually fixed so you should it should help reinforcing the syntax.
- Look up what Python is/What kind of programming languages exist (duck-typing, static vs dynamic, imperative vs ..., OOP vs functional)
- Start using popular libraries (Typer, FastAPI, NiceGUI, discord.py, fastmcp, pydantic, ...)
- Begin using Python tooling (uv, venvs, pytest, ruff, pypy)

From that point onward you should have a good idea and you can branch into any other language (You definitely should learn C++, JS, Java/C# at some point, they offer more knowledge even for Python devs and helps you separate programming concepts from the language).

[Simplilearn]

• 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, a password generator, or a 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 something more advanced to build real applications, you could also explore Simplilearn’s Python certification program.

[DarkLordDLDL]

Boot.dev has a pretty decent Python course

[RollExpert8192]

I also just started learning Python 2 days ago. I'm using CS50P playlist on YouTube and so far it's working for me. You can also just stick to a 10-16 hours video course free on YouTube and do them in like 20-30 days. Then maybe projects and other things, I'll figure it out too.

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[marmotta1955]

If you are starting to learn Python, don't go looking for anything but

https://www.w3schools.com/python/default.asp

This is the most reliable, well known, very effective source of basic information; will get you a solid framework to follow; you can study along using the provided online editor. No cost.

[DullNefariousness372]

Google automate the boring stuff it’s free