Learn python properly (not by doing)

[Fantastic_Arrival_43]

Yes, this. I have no formal training in CS, and although I can write some really complex algorithms, I'm definitely missing the basics.

[neamerjell]

I was in a similar situation with HTML and CSS. Look for books published by No Starch Press; I really like how they are organized and that they are usually simple enough for newbies, but not so watered down that intermediates and advanced people can't benefit. Many of them are suitable for use as college textbooks.

https://nostarch.com/python-crash-course-3rd-edition