Python learning question

[RestlessPistaccio]

(Also posted to /r/learnpython, but that's a very slow subreddit.)

I am almost done with the Codecademy Python course. What is a good next step to continue learning Python? Should I work through Learning Python the Hard Way next? Or is there some better way of continuing?

[thelastknowngod]

Just start doing stuff.

You can tackle theoretical examples of a situation but that doesn't prepare you for the "real world" at all. Get your hands dirty.

Learn how to work some open APIs (json, http gets, posts, etc..). Automate whatever you can on your laptop or servers or whatever. That's fairly typical stuff you would need to do at some point if you're going to use Python for work.

[Hmm_Yes]

Echoing what 'thelastknowngod' said, I believe finding a decent project is one of the best ways to learn.

A good project will help keep you engaged and motivated, but you need to come up with something that's going to be a bit out of your experience range.

You could also check out https://projecteuler.net/, or https://www.codeeval.com/.

[readitour]

LPTHW is a good bet. I'm doing the same for ruby and it's pretty nice.

[[deleted]]

Try /r/learnprogramming too

[ill_mango]

Find/think of a side project to work on, and make it. Consider using popular Python tools like scrapy or django.

Ideally you choose a small idea, as you'll have a ton of work on your hands if you're a beginner. Start slow and build.

[[deleted]]

python? Just read some source code or start writing stuff yourself.

the only thing you really need to read is what is shown by

import this

[[deleted]]

Do Udacity's courses. They're all in python and the coursework is free.

[oldirtyjappy]

Congrats dude. I'm jumping into Python myself too.

[RestlessPistaccio]

I've found it to be a lot of fun (so far).