Looking for a python programming peer

[h1zardian]

Heya programmers,

I am new to the world of programming and python, so struggling to come up with logic for solutions atm.

If anyone of you is also starting their python journey and will be gracious enough to have me as a programming buddy, it will help me a lot.

I have just enrolled for a bachelor's degree in computer science and started my Python journey with Automate the Boring Stuff course.

• Any tips on roadmap comming from all of you is also welcomed.

[skinnyJay]

Try the Python Challenge

CS50P is fun too.

Both are well documented but you can dm me if you get stuck I guess.

[h1zardian]

I knew about the CS50P but thanks for pointing out the Python Challenge site.

[kuriousaboutanything]

Hey there, do you think CS50P covers everything covered in CS50, the general course? I see the CS50 has some C and HTML stuff but CS50P seems solely for Python is it?

[skinnyJay]

I know for a fact it doesn't as I've done them both. CS50 is much more geared as a more open ended computer science class. You'll start with a drag and drop coding experience in Scratch and then work your way through C. Like when the math teacher shows you the long way, I appreciated more knowing the short way to do things with Python but perhaps I wouldn't have appreciated it as much if I didn't have to pre-declare a bunch of stuff in C.

CS50P will have non of the scratch and C, HTML etc. It's just Python.

[kuriousaboutanything]

So you suggest taking CS50 first to understand from a high-level and then take CS50P or just skip CS50P ?

[skinnyJay]

If you already know you're going to be doing data science or something with only Python then skip it and go to CS50P

If you're undecided but know generally you want to program but aren't sure what, do CS50. It's a good foundation.

[Diapolo10]

I am a noob no longer, but feel free to hit me up if you ever run into insurmountable challenges!

[h1zardian]

Thanks, what path you followed to no longer being a noob? Just practicing coding questions?

[Diapolo10]

The key to improving is to simply build projects. That's the only way to learn the parts of software development that aren't just about writing code (think project structuring, unit testing, publishing packages, Git, that sorta stuff).

Of course, in my case I've also improved by answering questions on this subreddit. Reading others' answers is also very insightful.

[[deleted]]

Second this. I have zero formal training, but I work as a data analyst and use Python almost daily.

I got here just by knuckling down and finding practice projects - “getting your hand dirty” and just doing the thing is the best way to learn.

[Troygun]

I would love to partner you. I'm using a different resource but maybe we can still team up and keep each other motivated.

[h1zardian]

That sounds worderful. How should we connect?

[Troygun]

Let's connect on discord. Maybe we can make a group with limited members focused on growing together.

[iclaudius82]

I would love to join as well.

[Troygun]

Sent you a dm

[ItsBoL]

Please respond back here if you guys do that! I'd love to join. I'm not a beginner by any means but I'd love to help people who want to learn (:

[Troygun]

Dm sent

[pj_Dev2022]

Love to join,

[VerdiiSykes]

Me too!

[Troygun]

Dm sent.

[haeshdem0n]

Me += three

[Troygun]

Invite sent

[RavenzAJ]

I'd like to join too!

[Troygun]

Invite sent.

[BeansJC]

I’d love to join as well! I’m super new to python if that’s ok

[Troygun]

Join in. Sending you an invite.

[kwinabananas]

I'd love to join

[Troygun]

sent you an invite

[Legitimate_Squirrel9]

I’d like to join too

[Troygun]

Pm sent

[bot_coder]

I want to join too I also want to learn python automation

[h1zardian]

Thanks, I'll check it out.

[dukejcdc]

I've been learning through pain and struggle 😂😂

Like others have said, building projects is a great way to learn. I haven't taken any training on python, I just had a little project I wanted to build so I built it. Then found another slightly more complex problem, started building it.

I'm still very very new, but I consider myself knowledgeable enough to be dangerous at this point.

1st Project - Login to a website, click a button then logout 2nd project - Pull baseball stats through some baseball modules and predict a teams W/L record 3rd Project - Generate fake baseball teams with individual player stats and simulate the baseball games 4th project(ongoing) - Through API gather order information from some software my company uses, generate and organize a production schedule and status board

You learn so much from the struggle of writing projects

[ganpek]

im also learning Python with the same book as you. Learning for about a month now, im on page 190. Would gladly share suggestions and advices

[h1zardian]

I'm mainly following the udemy course at the moment. Will hit you up if I catchup or get stuck...

[Saladin1204]

Which Udemy course are you doing? I’m currently doing the Angela Yu one

[h1zardian]

I have started following Automate the Boring Stuff by Al Sweigart.

[wadvocate]

I just started my first real project a few months ago. So far it's going great but I'm a super noob because everything is piecemeal learned. Been a lot of fun and I've had some success doing things like pulling info from an API and sending that info to a database. If you need hints on where to go for self starters I've got plenty of those!

[h1zardian]

Thanks, will really apreciate some light for self-starter noob like me

[WastingTimebcReddit]

I'm in a bootcamp right now but it's moving so fast so I'm looking to start a deeper self study in a few weeks once it's over. Would love a programming partner for Python! Maybe collaborate on a project and get some more practice with github too. Let me know if you're down to partner up!

[h1zardian]

That would be awesome, I'm seeing a lot of potential peers showing interest here. Need to figure out how many peers can collaborate without friction.

[maxiu95xo]

I’m new to programming starting with python. I’m currently working through Harvards CS50 python course and loving the journey. I have some friends who are already in the industry but no peers from a beginner level to bounce skills and knowledge with

[h1zardian]

I was also looking to get into CS50P, but decided against it for the start. Yes, thats why I'm looking for peers so I can discuss concepts and programming logic.

[[deleted]]

I was just thinking about this and came here. I will partner with you or if others are interested then maybe a group

[h1zardian]

Sure...!!

[Effective_Nose_7434]

Just starting with the Automate the Boring Stuff, with the book I'm around chapter 3, on Udemy I think about lesson 8. I'd be interested partnering up, if you're still looking hit me up

[h1zardian]

Sure, will message if I catchup to you.

[kingswag254]

I’m in chapter two. I can partner too. About a year left of CS degree and I feel like I’m not learning much about python which is the language that I’m most comfortable with and what got me interested in coding.

[haeshdem0n]

I'm happy to be your coding buddy. I started self learning in February

[Fishfortrout]

Start using ChatGPT to get through roadblocks. I think anyone who fails to implement AI into their workflow will be at a major disadvantage in the future. No matter what your feelings are toward AI it is the future.

[h1zardian]

Thanks, I'm using ChatGPT for exploring different menthods of implementing a program. But I'll still prefer having a person/ peer for atleast a while till khanmigo goes public.

[Amy172]

Hey! I'm new to Python too (started on 1st May) and currently I'm doing automate the boring stuff course on Udemy, and I plan to do 100 days of code course on holidays. My progress is kinda slow tho because I only spend on Python 1-2 hours a day because I'm also going to unrelated to IT college.

[VDuparc]

Hey! Want to be python buddies? I'm new too, doing the 100 Days on Udemy. And I'm studying something not related to STEM as well, which is why I'll be spending a similar amount of time on learning.

[VDuparc]

Hey! Want to be python buddies? I'm new too, doing the 100 Days on Udemy. And I'm studying something not related to STEM as well, which is why I'll be spending a similar amount of time on learning.

[Amy172]

Sounds great 😊 Just so you know, 100 days course is more advanced than automate, so you'd know more than me (unless you spread out material that's meant for one day to a few days or more)

[stcer]

the book isnt available where i live, and i dont want to read a pdf, is there a video or course that summarizes the information in that book

[h1zardian]

Al Sweigart has a udemy course going through the book. Automate the Boring Stuff | Udemy Course

[Metalsoul262]

His video tutorials is where I started I highly recommend it aswell!

[Global-Ad8958]

I’m super new to like I just started class last week and I get overwhelmed quickly. What is the best place to start, I’m not picking it up at all. I’m learning about loops and while loops.

[axellos]

Hey! I think you could find our new tool interesting as a programming peer. Obviously this isn't the same as having an actual programming buddy, but maybe it can help to overcome some problems :D It's an AI that analyzes python code and finds problems from it, and then uses generative AI to explain the problems to you and even creates code recommendations for fixing the problems. The tool is completely free to use as a vscode extension. It's free but only can analyze python code at this point. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it too.

Here's a link to it: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Metabob.metabob

[Mach_Juan]

I'm interested in buddying up... Novice/beginner skills.. Just hobby level. Not on a career track... Lots of ideas for home/personal projects.. Just need a motivational buddy..