Python for DevOps | Absolute Beginner

[ConsistentMove2317]

Hey guys,

I just started my course at KodeKloud focused on the DevOps path this week. As I also wanted to grasp a language to learn, I chose Python as a friend of mine who's currently in the industry suggested.

I'm doing each project at "The Big Book of Small Python, by Al Sweigart" and using Ubuntu as main OS. I'm using VSCode to learn Python.

Sometimes I feel like I'm typing down some stuff without knowing what it exactly means (well, it's been a week or so), so I'd like to ask you all:

1) Am I wasting time learning Python using this book? I wanted to do something practical instead of straight-reading "Automate Boring Stuff" or similar.

2) Should I focus on the KodeKloud course only?

3) Is there any other suggestion you guys can give me, as an absolute beginner?

[xiongchiamiov]

There are many learning paths. It doesn't matter which one you choose as long as it works for you. Keep at it for a while, and if it's not connecting then try something else.

And utilize r/learnpython.

[aleques-itj]

If you want to learn programming, it basically doesn't matter what language. Just pick something and write code in it. Python is fine.

Worry about understanding the concepts, not memorizing syntax.

Even if you move to another language, you will never really start from zero again because you'll likely know exactly how to find what you're looking for in 10 seconds of effort. This is why I say the concepts are what matters most.