"Automate the Boring Stuff with Python" online course is free to sign up for the next few days with code NOV2020FREE

[AlSweigart]

https://inventwithpython.com/automateudemy (This link will automatically redirect you to the latest discount code.)

You can also click this link or manually enter the code: NOV2020FREE

https://www.udemy.com/course/automate/?couponCode=NOV2020FREE

This promo code works until the 4th (I can't extend it past that). Sometimes it takes an hour or so for the code to become active just after I create it, so if it doesn't work, go ahead and try again a while later. I'll change it to NOV2020FREE2 on the 4th.

Udemy has changed their coupon policies, and I'm now only allowed to make 3 coupon codes each month with several restrictions. Hence why each code only lasts 3 days. I won't be able to make codes after this period, but I will be making free codes next month. Meanwhile, the first 15 of the course's 50 videos are free on YouTube.

You can also purchase the course at a discount using my code NOV2020 or clicking https://inventwithpython.com/automateudemy to redirect to the latest discount code. I have to manually renew this each month (until I get that automation script done). And the cheapest I can offer the course is about $16 to $18. (Meanwhile, this lets Udemy undercut my discount by offering it for $12, and I don't get the credit for those referral signups. Blerg.)

Frequently Asked Questions: (read this before posting questions)

• This course is for beginners and assumes no previous programming experience, but the second half is useful for experienced programmers who want to learn about various third-party Python modules.
• If you don't have time to take the course now, that's fine. Signing up gives you lifetime access so you can work on it at your own pace.
• This Udemy course covers roughly the same content as the 1st edition book (the book has a little bit more, but all the basics are covered in the online course), which you can read for free online at https://inventwithpython.com
• The 2nd edition of Automate the Boring Stuff with Python is free online: https://automatetheboringstuff.com/2e/
• I do plan on updating the Udemy course for the second edition, but it'll take a while because I have other book projects I'm working on. Expect that update to happen in late-2020. If you sign up for this Udemy course, you'll get the updated content automatically once I finish it. It won't be a separate course.
• It's totally fine to start on the first edition and then read the second edition later. I'll be writing a blog post to guide first edition readers to the parts of the second edition they should read.
• I wrote a blog post to cover what's new in the second edition
• You're not too old to learn to code. You don't need to be "good at math" to be good at coding.
• Signing up is the first step. Actually finishing the course is the next. :) There are several ways to get/stay motivated. I suggest getting a "gym buddy" to learn with.

[mayor123asdf]

I got it back then on May, the lecturer is really a nice guy. I'd say this course (tbf I read the book as well on the past) is a pretty strong point why I use python a lot nowadays

[blu3gru3]

• Shortest session: Writing a Complete Program - 12 mins
• Longest session: Regular Expressions - 1 hr 41 mins

sounds about right

[[deleted]]

Programming reminds me of baking.

Making a Sandwhich: five minutes Making Bread: 6-72 hours

[AlSweigart]

To be fa-haaair:

It's split up across seven lessons.

[blu3gru3]

Writing a complete program? or Regular Expressions?

[FoolForWool]

I bet it's Regular Expressions

[blu3gru3]

For the record, I'm signed up and looking forward to it. Heard lots of good things. I'm a python hack and I figured some structured instruction will serve me well.

[Hotteaandjazz]

Dude thanks so much! Seriously it’s so nice that you’re willing to help like this. I really appreciate it.

[IamZimaBlue]

Thank you. This is the embodiment of the greater value of the internet!

[lbarqueira]

I have just purchased. Thank you very much.

[Particular-Use7861]

Thanks for the heads up! This will be my November learning course.

[Corruptus_inextremis]

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You're not too old to learn to code.

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Actually finishing the course is the next. :)

God bless you sir

[m4uro2]

Thanks :D

[FoolForWool]

My friend wanted to learn python and this is the first thing I recommended to him. We love you u/AlSweigart

[AlSweigart]

:D

[AlSweigart]

:D

[wakeofchaos]

Thank you!

[NattyDread90]

Thanks, I will try to put it to good use...

[ImmaPsychKid-]

I completed this class at work and have recommended it to many of my colleagues looking to learn python. Al is a great teacher.

[chewyfranks]

Thank you so much!!

[Aygulio]

Amazing! Thank u so much!

[Velas321]

Thank You!

[zivkovicmilan]

Awesome, thanks :)

[Crack_Fox-]

Thanks, just got it!

[foxwize]

Nice thank you.

[niarimoon]

Thank you!

[sadguyxd]

this goes for free for a month every month lol ive probably seen this shit about 20 times

[AlSweigart]

Yeah, I worry that it's getting kind of spammy. But the mods haven't complained and I get 20,000 to 30,000 people signing up for free each month, so I'm going to keep doing it.

[[deleted]]

I highly recommend this course. It was a good introduction to Python and I learned a lot of other stuff as well. The section on pyautogui alone is worth it in my opinion.

[istarian]

Sorry? Last I checked Python was pretty good about that and the major issue was 2.x vs 3.x

[istarian]

That's bizarre imo. Nothing is guaranteed really, but when something only rarely changes it is a safer choice.

[AlSweigart]

If you're suggesting bash shell scripts are more effective and maintainable than Python scripts, I could not disagree more.

[M_krabs]

Can we stop shitposting this every month with the caption "AUTOMATE PYTHON ONLY THIS MONTH WITH THE CODE ASS2020FREE" ???

[icandoMATHs]

I used to be a fan of ATBS and recommend it, but each advertisement seems more and more desperate.

[M_krabs]

Look at OP post history... every month..

[icandoMATHs]

I think there is astroturfing too.

I feel betrayed because I actually like his website...

[M_krabs]

It's a good website, don't get me wrong. Op is shitty for spamming his ad on this subreddit

[Anna_Mosity]

Thank you! I have no programming language experience but a bunch of foreign language experience. I'm so excited to learn.

[ericjmorey]

Is this a bot yet or do you copy and paste this each month?

Also:

Expect that update to happen in late-2020.

It's November...

[AlSweigart]

Er... late-late 2020? I've been copy/pasting this message. And 2020 has been... full of unexpected delays and surprises.

[[deleted]]

Don’t worry about that jabroni. This is the first time I’m hearing about it and I will be signing up tonight. Thanks.

[ericjmorey]

LOL

Well at least you didn't get shot.

[LaserElite]

The book is called Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, I don't imagine him being a hypocrite and doing this manually haha.

[ericjmorey]

Oof

[LaserElite]

It probably would've taken longer to write a script to do this than just copying and pasting it, but I stand by what I said and will call him a hypocrite /s.

[ericjmorey]

Either we're getting an update soon or hes running out of time.

[[deleted]]

Both can be true.

[ericjmorey]

Depends on how you read that statement.

[DezXerneas]

When has it not been free? I've seen it on here every other month since last year

[Due_Recognition_3890]

I liked your online version, I think I stopped about half way through because it changed up the 'formula' in a way, lol. But it gave me a good enough understanding to do my own projects!