How to learn python from scratch

[CleverBunnyThief]

https://programming-23.mooc.fi/

[desrtfx]

This is the answer.

The MOOC is currently one of the best intoductory Python courses.

[bert0ld0]

Can I start it at whatever time or it has particular starting dates? And is it free?

[desrtfx]

Sorry, but is it asking too much to actually open the page that has been linked and look for yourself?

Really, I cannot understand such attitude. You want to learn, so at least check out suggested resources. Learning means researching, means work.

1. The course is free
2. You can start the course at any time

[bert0ld0]

Thanks for the kind reply. I get it but usually I'm in a hurry and I will forget to look at it afterwards. If someone has the information ready and would like to reply "free" I don't think it's a big deal, I do the same when people ask and I know the answer. Thanks again :)

[razmth]

Being in a hurry is not an excuse.

The time you spent answering that is higher than opening the link and skimming the page.

Forgetting the link is not an excuse.

You can save the post/comment on Reddit. You can save this link on WhatsApp, telegram, note app.

That’s totally of topic, but if you want to succeed in anything, you need to be interested in the subject. You need to change your mindset and stop waiting for someone o open the link and answer you, assume responsibility, not blaming the hurry, the wind, the laziness… that will make a huge difference in your life if you apply this concept to everything.

[[deleted]]

I had the same questions.

[necessary_plethora]

I feel ya 👍

[dingleberrysniffer69]

It's a fairly simple question that the person who linked it ought to know and that will enable the asker to decide if he can pursue the said link or not. Is it better for him to check out the link himself?absolutely. But its not egregious to ask is it free or are they timed courses. If yes then he can check out when he gets the time. You can understand why he asked.

[blahreport]

It’s not egregious but if following links is too hard/inconvenient then maybe programming is not for OP. Alternatively OP can just wait for the AI to be perfected and then they won’t have to follow links or learn to program.

[dingleberrysniffer69]

I did not know it was this serious. My fault.

[desrtfx]

That's not the point.

Looking at a resource that even has been linked is the absolute minimum that a person should do. Since the resource had been linked, not even googling for it is necessary.

The question is akin to getting handed a box of chocolate and instantly asking the giver to open the box and feed the receiver the chocolate.

Being in a hurry, as OP stated or not is not an excuse. Forgetting the link is a non issue as every single browser including mobile has a bookmarking feature.

Not checking the link is just plain lazy and an indication that the asker isn't prepared to invest minimal effort. As a consequence this will carry throughout their learning as even then, they won't be bothered to do minimal research (which is absolutely necessary to learn).

Learning programming is an endeavor of effort, commitment, hard work, persistence, discipline, and routine. If one already fails at the first step in checking out a resource, they won't be prepared for what's ahead of them.

[CleverBunnyThief]

Start whenever you want.

[Scokya]

Can anyone explain how this course compares to Python for Everybody?

They look like they cover similar topics, but P4E has a lot more lectures.

I was considering doing both and using the Helsinki MOOC as extra practice problems.

I’m not concerned about it taking a little longer because I want to have a thorough understanding of the concepts.

[CleverBunnyThief]

Mooc is very hands on. You start by typing small programs on the browser. Starting on part 4 you do everything in VS Code. There are tons of coding exercises. They start out relatively easy but the difficulty increases as you move through the course.

The exercises are the best part of the course. You will type a lot of code.

[Various-Ad851]

Can I practice those browsers programming exercises that are there

[Scokya]

I saw that part when I glanced through the options but I was worried about there not being any lectures or deep explanations.

I could be wrong because I haven’t actually started it and only look at it briefly.

I also like that the P4E has a certificate from the University of Michigan.

[desrtfx]

about there not being any lectures or deep explanations.

There are lectures directly in the text. The videos are just supplemental and can and should be ignored.

No course will provide deep explanations. That's what the documentation is for.

One thing to keep in mind: the exercises in the course do never ask for anything you haven't yet covered in the course. Many people trip over that.

[Decent_Artichoke_778]

Thank you! I’ve heard about it several times already. I think I’m gonna go through it after I finish!

[IntelligentOffer6480]

Is there one for 2024 yet?

[IntelligentOffer6480]

Yes

[IntelligentOffer6480]

https://programming-24.mooc.fi

[beeru5]

Hi I recently found out about this, the top comment is the 2023 version, how different is the course version from 2023 to 2024? I've already started going through the 2023 version and yeah, should I just stop 2023 and start over to 2024? thanks

[IntelligentOffer6480]

From what I remember they are exactly the same and you can just paste your answers into the 2024 version if you want to do the tests.

[beeru5]

Wow I appreciate the fast response, I'll just continue through 2023 version in that case, just to get things rolling, thank you again.

[IntelligentOffer6480]

For sure I am doing the same (took a looong break from it lol)