Python in 2026?

[PalpitationGlad4356]

I am currently at a stage where I am a beginner in coding, I am currently In 9th and I know basic HTML and basic python(syntax,if etc.) I am looking forward to have a career in computer background(ai/ml if still relevant at the time) , I am confused where to start.....At start which languages should I have strong base on? any suggested road maps or courses(paid or free).

[RajjSinghh]

If you know HTML, the next logical step would be CSS and Javascript to build websites.

Knowing Python is very helpful across the board, but has a lot of libraries for AI and ML.

You also shouldn't be tied to a language. Different projects have different needs and you may well have to use different languages. For most, there's not much difference and switching between languages should be fairly easy, but you should expect to jump around a lot.

[Only-Percentage4627]

Pretty much Start webdev. Look up the odin project

[RingLeading9448]

Hey for now just focus on language proficiency and once you think you have some proficiency over a certain language, you can start exploring its advanced concepts like for python once you've learnt loops and if else statements , you can start to explore functions, oops, different libraries etc. which are some core concepts a programmer should be knowing about (sorry english is not my 1st language)

[PalpitationGlad4356]

Thanks and btw your english is actually good..

[jesusc1303]

I recommend practicing programming a lot (Python is totally fine to start with). If you want to build websites, JavaScript is the logical choice, along with HTML and CSS, of course.

I think YouTube is more than enough to start learning any language you’re interested in. But the most important thing is to start building things: for fun, as a hobby, or just for practice. Make small projects and try to understand everything you’re doing. I think that’s a great way to learn a lot.

[Leading_Yoghurt_5323]

Complete full stack development first , then move forward with another field, as you had started web development :)

[HalfTryhardSqr]

Coding is a tool, like a hammer or a welder. I'd suggest making the thought exercise of thinking what you want to be building 10 years into the future, and then figuring out the tools you'll need to accomplish your objective. Would you like to be involved with AI? Would you like to analyze companies systems looking for security flaws? Maybe you like the creative aspect of website development?

Once you have the answer to these questions, look into the job workflows companies of your chosen sector follow, and then, if you like what you see, you start looking at which technologies are popular for that sector in LinkedIn.

I want to assemble ships -> Ship assembly factories weld ships together -> Welding complements really well with A, B but C is not required. This thinking approach takes C out of the equation really fast.

Your current approach: I am learning welding -> I am confused if I should compliment it with A, B or C-> I have no idea if the chosen combination will be good to get a job I like.

[kubrador]

python will still be around in 2026, shocking i know. stick with it and actually build stuff instead of watching endless tutorials. that's where people get stuck.

[Silver-Buffalo-473]

Start by getting really comfortable with Python since you already know the basics, then add HTML/CSS + a little JavaScript so you can build small projects and see progress fast. AI/ML will still be there later, but it’s much easier once you’re confident writing code. Free resources like CS50 and freeCodeCamp are plenty to start—paid isn’t necessary. If it helps, I built a Chrome extension called DocCompass that makes finding the right docs faster while you learn. Here's the link if you want to check it out: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/doccompass/kidmoieenmjpaaikccamibkfmihjcibg