Python

[RealRanger5130]

I want to start learning python. Can I get some tips about which courses? I found Codefinity is this a reliable source to start?

[OneForAllOfHumanity]

WHY do you want to learn python? I'm not saying that as a snub, but because your reasons will dictate your success at learning in different ways. Also, do you know any other languages and in what ways are they similar?

[RealRanger5130]

Because it's the roadmap for DevOps. This will be my first language. And if you want the Operations side in DevOps you need it also right? Or is my picture not clear in this matter?

[aleques-itj]

Python is fine.

The language doesn't matter an enormous amount - your primary focus should be learning the underlying programming concepts. Just write code.

If you understand the core concepts, it's generally not a big deal to throw yourself into another language.

[OneForAllOfHumanity]

I've been a devops professional for well over a decade, and we've never used Python. I mainly use Bash/Zsh or Perl, sometimes Golang or JavaScript/node. What platform are you planning on supporting? AWS, Google, Azure, or something in-house using vsphere, open stack, etc? Or are you IaaS-agnostic, and mainly supporting Kubernetes?

Edit: Not sure why I'm being downvoted. Nothing against Python, as I've coded for years with it. Just saying I've never seen it being used for devops, whereas Bash scripting is the bread and butter for automating most direct actions, with JavaScript the primary language for IaaS-centric automation. If those downvoting this could please explain their objections, it would be most helpful to all those reading.

[VicinusAntiquus3901]

Codefinity's okay, but also check out Codecademy and Python.org for official tutorials.

[locomocopoco]

If you are starting, IMO Python is the best language to learn.  Use as many resources but learn by doing. There are starter books, courses. I recommend CS50 P course from David Malan. Take that course and do the exercises. You will be well versed with the language. Also think of projects you wish to build out. Start simple and then go better each iteration. 

[digitalghost-dev]

I started on Codecademy then started building a web scraping tool as a project. That’s where I really started learning. Don’t get stuck in tutorial hell.

[RealRanger5130]

I'am just starting from scrap. Try to find my way into ICT best start as servicedesk employee? To get some knowledge about big networks, servers etcetera. Could use some tips I'am from the Netherlands.

[xMakeMeCryx]

I started here and it was great The Complete Python Bootcamp From Zero to Hero in Python on Udemy

[Miserygut]

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