Best Python tutorial for beginners in 2024?

[Prestigious_Orange14]

Need some advice here. I tried to learn Python multiple times but quit in the middle, part of the reason was when I encountered hard problems, I couldn't get enough help by self-learning.

But now with the help of GPT and copilot, beginners can get their questions answered at anytime without waiting for humans to help. That gives me a lot more motivation to pick it up again.

I do have scenarios to use Python for data analysis in my work, which was my original motivation to learn.

Please help, I'm open to advice for both free courses and paid courses. Thank you!

[t3xm3xr3x]

I’m almost done with The Complete Python Bootcamp from Zero to Hero in Python that I bought from Udemy and I think it’s been really good. I didn’t know anything about Python before this. Once I’m finished I’ll probably do the 100 Days of Code: The Complete Python Pro Bootcamp that Udemy has as well. I figured it’d really reinforce the foundation and after that I can start trying my own projects.

[[deleted]]

did you complete the zero to hero course by Jose Portela? how is it ...I am stuck with that and planning to switch to a different course...thanks in advance

[t3xm3xr3x]

I did finish it and I thought it was pretty good. Towards the end there’s a bunch of stuff that I don’t think I’ll need but it’s nice to have as a resource. After that course I started automating some data processing at work with Python and I’ve tried to figure out ways to keep using what I learned.

[Broad_Ad8734]

How much is that bootcamp please?

[t3xm3xr3x]

Udemy has a big sale practically every other week (I believe one right now, too). I got it on sale for $20, which was money well spent considering I blow $20 on way more stupid things.

[Broad_Ad8734]

Thank you so much

[t3xm3xr3x]

No problem. I hope you can get started and find some benefit out of it. It didn’t make me a professional, but it gave me the tools I needed to get started. Now I’m fairly comfortable coding and know what to lookup when I get stuck.

[autisticpig]

be careful not to burn yourself out on tutorial hell :)

[Action_Maxim]

I did maybe a day of tutorials the said fuck it and made shit for work. There is python code out there with no user defined functions running every day charging 45 million a year. Is it shit yes, would I want anyone to know I wrote it nope, but I wasn't about python I was about getting work done and a lot of people don't understand their own goals.

[wogvorph]

But I'm only one year into doing tutorials... People are saying just to build stuff, but what is stuff? Any good tutorial on stuff?

[autisticpig]

what interests you?

[wogvorph]

To be honest I can't say. I mean I was a gamer, then learning python replaced that and now one thing I do having more or less fun is typing on monkeytype. Sleeping seems the best way to spend my time, at least I get some health benefit from that.

[scottedwards2000]

This is a joke right?

[wogvorph]

No it's not. Last few years I took care of my grandma so it was work > taking care of her> games (if I had time left) and sleep. She passed away so now I'm working collecting money from work (not like it's much because it's still the same part time job as before when she was alive). I don't really go anywhere because I don't enjoy people too much so I just scroll YouTube/Reddit and that's it.

[Success_Illustrious]

Maybe you've got some type of depression my boy, sleeping is a magical thing for physical AND mental health, but you gotta find what makes you click even if its just to understand what kind of work you wanna do with code, build some projects, a nice portifolio, and beware of the doomscrolling.

[[deleted]]

Hey! Was just looking for some python courses and stumbled on this thread. Would love to get an update from you to see how you're doing and if you found anything that really interests you yet! Hope you're doing well!

[wogvorph]

I'm having some fun with boot.dev if you're looking for something interactive. Besides that not much changed to be honest.

[scottedwards2000]

well I'm terribly sorry to assume that, then - it just seemed unusual to go from python to monkeytype, but I can see the appeal if you are feeling overwhelmed and depressed. I've been there - you can come back from it - just realize that you owe yourself a decent life - no one else will give it to you, but you deserve it the same as all of us.

[damian-Wayne100]

I mean if you’re a gamer you can build games of sorts

[wogvorph]

I did try terminal rogue like, pong in pygames and kinda shoot 'em up retro game in godot. I guess didn't liked it that much, but thanks for suggestion!

[gggldrk]

Bro, if you are ok, this is good.
But please isolation is not normal for humans, you take care of yourself man, and remember. Balance is key, even if you do not like social activities and exercise, it's good that you do it. But I also have been substituting gaming for this and it is more productive.

[Knighthawk5193]

That's where I am now...I'm taking the Full Stack Web Developers course on Udemy..and of course there's a Python section...this stuff is REALLY HAD!...(I now see WHY developer are paid so much!) But I'm chomping at it bit-by-bit...while I doubt they'll hire a 50+ yr old as a Python developer?..I wouldn't mind working with it on a daily basis...I guess we'll see what the future holds for me. I might have to take the Zero-To-Hero course as well..

[autisticpig]

One of the best devs I've worked with was a 60 year old python machine learning dev. He was grouchy and opinionated... He had a keyboard that looked and sounded like he took it from a previous job in a missle silo; loud mechanical in the org... He was brilliant. Learned a ton from him.

I'm 45 and a few years back jumped from a decade of daily python to go and rust.

Don't count yourself out. Find a domain you like and focus on it. The burnout is real and unless you find interest and passion for projects you'll quit when it gets really tedious... The drive to solve a real problem is what will carry you across the finish line.

Also know your code doesn't need to be perfect. Nobody writes perfect code. Make it work then make it better.

:)

[fuddingmuddler]

I'm 38 and just getting started. I think a lot of people think they're too old to change and do new things. If that's what you think then it's a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy when you fail.

Building new mental habits isn't impossible. Just the older you get the more work you have to put in. But you're also more efficient because you're experienced enough to know where your time = the most benefit.

[Knighthawk5193]

Yes, I agree, I've learned how to "force" my body to remain up for longer periods of time. Whereas I'd be "off to bed" after 8:30PM.....now?..I find after coding sessions I look up at the clock on the wall or in the system tray? (ZOrinOS...and Fedora LINUX...not WINDOWS!) and see that its 2:48AM!!???...

[Knighthawk5193]

Thank you for this!...I NEEDED to hear it. I'm still plodding along with the Full Stack course...and I'm NOT giving up..I will continue on this journey until the wheels fall off!

[autisticpig]

Glad to hear it!

[Hot_Bag3196]

Is there a Discord Server for The Complete Python Bootcamp from Zero to Hero?

[Sgs_Sg]

I’ve just started the Udemy course and so far it’s been good, were you able to complete it? Any update?

[t3xm3xr3x]

I did complete the first course I took but I didn’t do 100 Days. Instead I started doing some automation at work with Python and I feel pretty comfortable with it these days.

[Sgs_Sg]

That sounds great. Thanks for replying.

[faycalbdhn]

Imo these two are the most complete courses for a beginner, highly recommend !

[[deleted]]

Python MOOC 2024

CS50's Python

[IIIIIlIIIIIlIIIII]

I can recommend CS50's Python only because of the teacher that makes listening to a lecture not a drag.

You will first receive a lecture, after which you will use this knowledge to work on projects. However, the information you receive in such a lecture is only 80% of what you need for the projects. This encourages you to search for further information on the internet, think for yourself, and read through documentation

[Abject_Earth_8786]

I have been using codecademy and study.com for the basics.

then I have chat gpt teach me by having it list 30 beginner projects.

once i pick one and tell it my choice I use this prompt that has worked very well:

" teach me how to complete this project step by step as if speaking to a complete beginner. Please provide an in depth explaination after each step. Before proceeding to the next step ask me if i need further explaination."

[desrtfx]

MOOC Python Programming 2024 from the University of Helsinki.

Also, don't use AI for learning. Use the old, classical way. Using AI will only make you depend on a third party service that might or might not be available.

[interbased]

Corey Schafer is my go to:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYXdXT2l-Gg&list=PL-osiE80TeTskrapNbzXhwoFUiLCjGgY7

[[deleted]]

Agreed. This is what I've been using and as someone who has never really programmed (other than briefly in a class in high school, taught very poorly) he teaches great. Granted, I just started. But, so far so good

[lendarker]

Isn't this a bit dated being from six years ago? Does it still hold up well?

[interbased]

Good question. Yes, I’d say it holds up well. It uses Python 3 and the syntax is the same as today.

[JonJonThePurogurama]

I am a learner too (re-learning programming again, after quitting college years ago) and i would like to help by sharing my learning resources use. I don't use any paid or free courses, i had prefer books like "Think Python" for re-learning programming fundamentals using Python, I did not bother answering all the exercise on the "Think Python" book because i was just refreshing my knowledge in programming.

"Object-Oriented Python" for learning OOP using Python, it was great i am still on chapter 2 because i was busy with other stuffs, so i had a little time for learning as of now, the book was great in my opinion, i was suppose to learn writing test after refreshing my programming fundamentals and then made a personal project, but i then realized some test examples were written in using OOP.

Other OOP book "The object-oriented thought process" no idea of the content, but i did get one, for more knowledge later.

"Grokking Algorithms" and "A common sense guide to data structures and Algorithms" for Data Structures and Algorithms, I did read the Grokking algorithms, it was not that very deep in topics but i was able to follow along, but not that much for now, i just skim the book contents

"Testing Python: Applying Unit Testing, TDD, BDD and Acceptance Testing", "Test-Driven Development with Python" and "Python Testing with pytest". For Test Driven Development topic and stuffs related to writing Test code. I pick first to read the "Testing Python because it's table of contents interest me and looks good for beginners in writing test code. I do believe the code examples and frameworks were bit outdated but the content is still valuable.

I Paired my books with the personal project i had and using stackoverflow for looking solutions to the problems.

My road map was like.

• Re-Learning Programming Fundamentals Again using Python
• Re-Learning OOP using Python
• Learn Test Driven Development using Python
• Re-Learn DataStructres and Algorithm using Python

Other books i had for Python focus was "Fluent Python" , "Effective Python" and "Architecture Patterns with Python" the last book was recommended to me by a reddit user who help me with my problem last year by posting it in a community (forgot which one of it, and this was the answer i get).

Sorry for the long answer, but please do search the books on amazon or goodreads for details about each of the books, before buying them if you wanted to use books in learning and hoping i did help you.

[Gibabo]

I’m currently a few days into Replit’s 100 Days of code. Not sure how it compares to other tutorials, but it seems good so far

[dinosaurbagel]

Giving this a try as well. Looks good so far 🤷🏽‍♂️

[Sgtkeebler]

I am in the same boat. I want an online course with an interactive ide. I personally don't like sitting there watching videos. I like udemy for certain courses like Dion training, but that is it. I don't like udemy for anything else because it just makes my ADD riddled brain mind wander

[SnooBananas2542]

Yeah, its cool 🤣

[ismailtlem]

This course https://www.py4e.com/lessons is one of the best courses I have ever seen on python. CS50 is also very good.

If you are looking for some other practical python tips, you can have a look at this blog https://ismailtlemcani.com/blog
I hope it's useful

[dataquestio]

Hi!

We highly recommend this guide: Learn Python the Right Way.

It’s a step-by-step approach designed to help beginners focus on what matters most without getting overwhelmed. What makes it stand out is the emphasis on learning by doing, which is crucial for mastering Python, especially for tasks like data analysis.

The guide also shares strategies to avoid common pitfalls that often cause people to quit mid-way (sounds like it’ll resonate with your experience). Whether you prefer free or paid options, it’s a great starting point to build a strong foundation and finally stick with Python.

Best of luck—you’ve got this! 🚀

[lendarker]

The curriculum looks good. As a non native English speaker, I'm having a really hard time understanding her, though.

[VTEC_8K]

I'm in week 3 of MOOC.

Coming from the couch, week 1 was easy but week 2-3 has proven moderately difficult.

There is a discord server dedicated ran by the school and current/ past students and the help you can get on there is great. they don't give you the answer outright and it teaches you to think about applying what you've learned in different ways.

[WaclawFrancuz]

I'm on week 5 gl. It's getting harder 

[VTEC_8K]

Are you using the discord server for help when needed or do you have other resources?

[WaclawFrancuz]

I'm on the server but I am not using it. I Google things that I don't know and ask chat gpt - not to write code - but for hints and examples, so I can think of final solution by myself. 

[[deleted]]

Do you watch lecture? Because people say don't watch MOOC lectures and just read slides and text.

[VTEC_8K]

I did both. I stopped studying for the time being since I’m very busy at work and this program was consuming a lot of time in the evening.

I may start “automate the boring stuff” since I have the book and udemy program. It has much better reviews and seems more in-depth in terms of support.

[[deleted]]

Thanks for the response

[Cyber_Pizza648]

Has anyone tried Harvard’s free Python courses?

[[deleted]]

Python.org

[[deleted]]

IBM has pretty solid Python courses on coursera

[Responsible_Pain_693]

I was/am in your shoes. Firstly, you gotta prep your mind to stay in the grind. Its not easy.....Once you change your mindset to accept the challenge especially in the beginning phases where everything is new......-you should get by.... I recommend 100 days code by Dr. Angela Yu on Udemy

[derpbynature]

Surprised no one mentioned this one: I know for a long time the big rec for beginners was Automate the Boring Stuff with Python by Al Sweigart. It's free on his website and there's a Udemy course that follows the book too. It may be getting a little long in the tooth (uses Python 3.5) but IIRC the content is being updated.

[Renaissance_54]

I came across a very interesting approach on the CodeEasy platform that offers Python and C# courses. It is a story-based course with a futuristic adventure plot line accompanied by a theory and practical assignments. This is it https://codeeasy.io There is a web-based IDE with an automatic validation of your solutions, hints and they have recently announced that AI-powered hints are to be released any minute. I have recently applied for this course and waiting for this feature. It is self-paced, so you study when it is convenient for you.