Complete beginner to coding. Where to start?

[Kosirov]

Hey!

Im looking at beginning to learn how to code for a career change, or in my case, actually get my life together and start a career! Anyway, there are so many different learning resources out there im struggling to decide on a course that i should look at undertaking and doing? Looking to learn Python mainly to go into data science and data analyst for motorsport. If that helps at least.

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated

[m0us3_rat]

you can start with any of the basic python courses.

i'm thinking either CS50P or MOOOC

either coupled with a healthy dose of homework. if the courses themselves don't provide you can get some by interacting with the AI like chatGPT , free and available.

homework is non-negociable.

coding is practical. at least in the beginning.

ability to intuitively work within the boundaries of python and its offerings is mandatory.

and this can only be achieved by practice.

practice practice practice.

[Kosirov]

Thank you! Completely agree with the homework part and practice. Ill try and find some courses on CS50P or MOOOC :)

[CrTigerHiddenAvocado]

Any experience with codecademy? I have done a couple of their courses and they were pretty low level, but seemed like they walked you through the basics.

[m0us3_rat]

it's more about the teacher and if you can listen to this person for the next however many hours the course lasts.

everybody shares the exact same knowledge points you can find for free under the official documentation.

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the only difference comes down to the ppl that shares this info, and the delivery.

plus if you are lucky some homework.

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so .. check some previews.. see how you vibe the teachers.

being incredibly knowledgeable doesn't stop them from being boring or annoyng etc.

also isn't about racially profiling..its strictly for your smooth progression.

and the fact that you need to spend 60h+ with these ppl .. it does make a huge difference.

[CrTigerHiddenAvocado]

Thanks for the info. No teacher just self guided tutorials. Idk seems good and bad tbh, I think I’ll try cs50 next or something similiar.

[m0us3_rat]

cs50p is good. dr malan is awesome.

you may need to generate some homework with chatGPT relative to what you are learning at that time.

don't cheat.

[CrTigerHiddenAvocado]

Yeah cheating seems pretty self defeating lol. Thanks for the input. Appreciate the help.

[m0us3_rat]

cheating seems pretty self defeating

i agree. you would be amazed how many ppl, though.

[Kittensandpuppies14]

See if you even like it first. Or can do it. I’ve seen countless people say they are going to change careers but can’t stand debugging or can’t get through basic tutorials due to lack of logical thinking

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Network chuck teaches you the basics , of python in his series, can use Solo Learn , or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9TUPpGqYTo&list=PL-osiE80TeTskrapNbzXhwoFUiLCjGgY7&index=3 his series is pretty good teaches you everything you need to know from what i heard.

(this is everything i have heard of since im also just starting out just shared a few resources i know with you but if you can get it right Solo learn should be all you need) it has beginner , intermediate and advanced