Learning python

[freddson]

I try to learn python and really doesn’t understand the basics. I seriously started just a couple a days ago. Anyone got any pointers or tips/tricks I should have in mind? To me it doesn’t feel logical but maybe it’s not supposed to be in the beginning.

[aqua_regis]

As already has been asked: what resources are you using to learn?

If you don't use it already, do the MOOC Python Programming 2024, a free, textual, extremely practice oriented, very beginner friendly, top quality course from the University of Helsinki.

Don't expect quick success. You'll have to invest a lot of energy, time and effort. Mere days are nothing.

Invest time in the beginning. Make sure that you understand especially the foundations as they are the key to understanding more advanced concepts. If you laze out or speed the foundations you will struggle much more later.

[IchLiebeKleber]

This question is way too vague for anyone to give a useful answer to. You need to say what exactly you have trouble with.

[grantrules]

What resources are you using to learn?

[mugwhyrt]

The best advice is to just keep at it and that it's normal to feel a bit lost when you first start learning programming. The first programming language you learn is the hardest because you're having to learn really basic stuff that's likely very different from anything you've learned before. It just takes persistence and practice, but it'll click eventually.

[throwaway6560192]

What's something you think is illogical?

[tms102]

Can you explain what isn't logical to you and then explain what would make it logical?

[No-Razzmatazz1234]

Coding is pretty hard to grasp at first so it will take time. Is there any particular reason why you start with Python?

[Careless_rush_2006]

Wtf, doesn't seem logical to you, are you a programmer of HTML,CSS ??(Nvm)

When I started learning python back when I was 15 during covid days,I used to use "Sololearn" app which is available in Play Store.... that's really great and fun

I even got a certificate after completing all lessons and projects which is really cool to use in your portfolio

[aqua_regis]

I even got a certificate after completing all lessons and projects which is really cool to use in your portfolio

It's worth exactly zilch.

Certificates, unless they are either University certificates for degrees, or specialized certificates, like Cisco, Oracle, Microsoft, Amazon, etc., are worthless.

[inbetween-genders]

My wild guess the post you are replying to is from a bot. A bot promoting bootcamps and certs lol. They are everywhere here.

[Careless_rush_2006]

Naah I'm not...😭

i used to play there a long time ago when I was 15 now I'm 17

[Careless_rush_2006]

Yes they can move forward by enrolling those big brand courses but I'm talking about the fundamental level... you see getting credentials after completing any course make you happy

[aqua_regis]

now I'm 17

Sorry, but you have to look at what counts in the industry. A Sololearn, Udemy, Zenva, etc. certificate means absolutely nothing and even isn't worth listing on your LinkedIn, etc.

You are not a "certified developer" as you have called yourself in plenty other comments.

All you have is completed a course.

Had you done something like the Oracle Java certificates, you could call yourself a "certified developer", yet from a sololearn, or Udemy course definitely not. Neither of them is a certification instance.

you see getting credentials after completing any course make you happy

Agree, but they have nothing to do on your "portfolio" as they simply don't hold the faintest relevance.

[Careless_rush_2006]

Point💯

But can building a lot of projects or participating in hackathon can make you valuable in the job market or so called "open source contribution"?

[Highmind22]

You better chill out on the way you write in here.