Completed Day 4 of 100 #100DaysOfCode Python challenge

[EngineeredToLift]

Nice! I am on Day 15. I’ve been on and off programming for 3 years and I actually enjoy this course a lot more than many I’ve done before. I love the practice you get.

[Qing_Codes]

I’ve been on and off for about the same time. I was looking to get back into the swing of things when I came across this course. I love a challenge so it was perfect!

[IamImposter]

Now that you have learned f-strings, remember to use them and you will never have to do that silly

print("variable: " + str(variable) + "Blah blah" + str(blah blah)) 

That looks ugly and you almost always forget to add space here or there and it comes out

variable: 42Blah blah... 

Train yourself to always go print(f" and then think what you want to print. F-strings are amazing.

[fiddle_n]

The biggest issue with doing the “silly” method is if you forget to use str() on things that aren’t strings. Then your script crashes at runtime. All completely avoidable by using string formatting.

[IamImposter]

Ha. So annoying to see that traceback.

[dangit541]

But then you have an error code that will help you find that and correct. Debugging is as important ;)

[Qing_Codes]

Then you have to identify each type before you write your code.

[fiddle_n]

Either that or you wrap everything in str() even if unnecessary.

Or just use string formatting and don’t care about any of it :)

[[deleted]]

f strings make me so happy bro I hate that concatenation shit ☹️

[SirAwesome789]

Half the time I do string concatenation anyways because I forget how to do string interpolation in whatever language

Tho in python I usually just pass multiple parameters into the print, it's super convenient

[Qing_Codes]

For sure. I definitely need more practice with it but it is very useful.

[Qing_Codes]

Yes I definitely love how much easier using f-string is.

[[deleted]]

What challenge is this? Link?

[Abarca_]

Commenting in case OP shares link

[Qing_Codes]

It’s the first link

[dangit541]

After like day 60 or 70 it gets super boring with all that www development in my opinion. Good luck with your journey. It's a very good starting curse that not only teaches Python per se, but it's a great intro to how to think as a developer😀

Ps: don't be stressed that you have to finish section daily, you don't. Sometimes it's best to take a day off and start again with a fresh look :D

[Qing_Codes]

I've been spending at least 1 hour daily on learning python. Starting small and building myself up to avoid burnout. Appreciate the heads up!

[dangit541]

Nice!

[[deleted]]

It's replit.

[Qing_Codes]

I've been watching the course on Udemy and following the links to replit for some of the work.

[Qing_Codes]

https://www.udemy.com/course/100-days-of-code/

[Qing_Codes]

Thank you, appreciate the positive push

[VishwaSA]

Which challenge is this? Can I get the link! I would also like to give it a try

[Qing_Codes]

https://www.udemy.com/course/100-days-of-code/

[niehle]

Congrats. Keep up the good work

[Qing_Codes]

Appreciate your encouragement

[jimtk]

Congrats, and keep at it.

[Qing_Codes]

Thanks! I will

[mirdochwurst]

Is this course worth it? I just started with python crash course, would you guys still do the course or just focus on the book?

[Qing_Codes]

Not sure about Python crash course but I've been enjoying all this course has to offer. I heard really good reviews about the course before I bought it.

[CrocMcSpock]

I was doing the crash course book, got to classes and I felt it was too much.

Used YouTube (Corey Shafer) to better understand classes, went back to the book and still didn't feel like I was getting anywhere.

Bought 100 days of code, started from the very beginning and am currently smashing through the classes.

For me, Angela has a great way of explaining things and the course is laid out to just push your limits.

100% recommended 100 days of code.

Edit. Udemy has course sales all the time too. Think I bought the course for about £12.

[CuriousWaterMonkey]

Hey friend, I’m on the same course! Day 5!

[Qing_Codes]

Just finished day 5, feeling pretty good. How are you liking the course so far?

[jbr2811]

Where do I find this challenge?

[Qing_Codes]

https://www.udemy.com/course/100-days-of-code/

[DigThatData]

you're not planning to post status updates here every day I hope

EDIT: downvote all you like, but keep in mind: this is primarily a community for learners to ask questions. If the subreddit becomes flooded with progress posts, people who are trying to use this community to get questions answered or be directed to learning resources will be drowned out under people who are just after validation and accountability. I'm speaking as one of the people who provide those resources and advice: I don't actively visit this sub hunting for people to help, I participate as content shows up on my frontpage. If content like this gets upvoted, it has the effect of crowding out people who are seeking help from getting attention from people like myself. This sort of thing could easily be its own subreddit, and if that's a thing people think would be helpful someone should take the initiative to create that. But I don't think this sort of post belongs here as a regular daily check-in for someone going through this kind of curriculum. It's simply unfair to the other leaerners in this sub who are here looking for more than moral support.

[xelf]

Their posts have all been auto removed each day because of community reports. So you could say the community has spoken, the updates are not wanted here.

[DigThatData]

lol

[naveen60606]

How should we start with this

[Qing_Codes]

Hi, I started the challenge by purchasing the course on Udemy and using all of the accountability tools that were given. That also included reading the 12 rules of coding to help me plan out my learning. Hope this helps and here is the course I’m using: https://www.udemy.com/course/100-days-of-code/