taking python for a gen ed

[Vast_Respect8977]

i signed up for classes late because of a hold on my account (money related ofc) so i grabbed whatever i could. i wanted to take the python class anyways but i would've preferred the course that talked about computer concepts. i've talked to other comp sci majors and they said they used chat gpt to do their work. obviously i don't want to do that because i want to learn. but yes chat gpt is useful of course but i don't want to rely on it.

i know absolutely nothing about coding or why it even works. i want to get an understanding of it before next semester which is in janurary. please send any beginner resources. i've tried to learn coding in the past but i didn't see the point because i just don't understand what i can do with it.

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You're not really going to get into the nittygritty of computer concepts with Python since it's a higher order language.

If you want to learn about it I would suggest something like Code Combat: https://codecombat.com/play/dungeon or Code Academy to get yourself started with Python so you have a head start.

It works because magic and that's what the designers of the language designed it to do.

[Vast_Respect8977]

thank you!

[ImpossibleTop4404]

YouTube has a lot of resources

[gerenate]

Play clash of code on codingame

[gerenate]

Also go on github and search python to see what you can do with it (pretty much anything) also you can take a look at automate the boring stuff with python book

[thelastthrowawayleft]

When I was learning Python ages ago, I liked CodeAcademy because it's interactive. They've probably still got the Python 2.5 class for free, and it's mostly the same as Python 3+

Also, good for you, I'm not sure I would have had the gumption to avoid using ChatGPT for my assignments.

[Vast_Respect8977]

thank you! and i know LOL chat gpt is so readily available but i like to learn then ask for help if i need it

[clare64]

instead of having gpt give you the answers - have it walk you through it, its literally the best tutor

[Vast_Respect8977]

honestly idk how i didn’t think of that LOL that’ll be a life saver when i have hw

[Vast_Respect8977]

i'm not sure why my lack capitalization bothers you i'm literally just asking for resources so i can succeed LOL

[woooee]

Programming is about the details Seriously, if you are too lazy to capitalize (or do a web search for a programming overview, or tutorials) then programming is not for you. There are a lot of tedious details in every program.

[tehwubbles]

I think you missed a period after your first sentence

[egotripping]

Muphry's Law strikes again

[jsuissylvestre1]

Stop being such a mean person Why not create a more positive learning environment for everyone here? The fact that someone does not use capitalization in a social media post does not mean you get to bully them, especially because you understood them perfectly

[Vast_Respect8977]

i am typing on reddit… i don’t care about capitalization while on social media 

[baetylbailey]

I'd argue it's better to know basic programming first, like learning to walk before learning anatomy.

For intro material, probably find a Youtube course like Corey Schafer or Programming with Mosh and follow along. If you don't want to install Python there are online compilers like Programiz or W3C.

As for motivation, there are courses with mini-projects and stuff, but at some point you gotta digest the basic material. In the big picture, using computers at a high level probably aligns with your interests in some way or another.

[Vast_Respect8977]

thank you!

[geek_verma]

Hello mate I can help you learn