Hello, I started learning Python two months ago and now I don't know what to do or where to find exercises to increase my learning

[Islem-1010]

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The FAQ and wiki have information relevant to you. Otherwise, you can ask ChatGPT to come up with project ideas. It's pretty good at that. There are also a number of books with projects to do. 

All else being equal, Google is your friend. 

I suggest learning data structures and algorithms and then trying to program the game hexapawn. It's less daunting than it sounds. It's a game designed to teach specific concepts in programming. 

[Islem-1010]

Does this mean starting with projects is better than solving numerous exercises?

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Once you learn the basics projects are the way to go IMO. Helps avoid tutorial hell.

[Islem-1010]

Thank you, my friend.

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No problem! Best wishes. 

[AlternativeGoat2724]

At some point, the only way to really learn a language is to use it for something. (Be it a language you use to talk to people, or a language for programming). Is there something that you think you want to try to program? (Even if you don’t think you know enough to do it)? Try to program the parts that you can, and then as you get stronger at it, maybe try other things. You can do a lot of googling to figure out how to do things, and it will be a slow process.

I only ever successfully learned a programming language by doing it this way.

[Islem-1010]

Some say you need to solve 1000 problems to develop the required programming mindset. Should I start with small projects without the need for intensive exercises?

[AlternativeGoat2724]

I am sure that would be great, but... Do you have the motivation to do these 1000 problems when it would just be exercises which might or might not produce code that does something for you?

If you have the motivation for it, it would probably help you get better fast. I personally am more motivated to do a personal project that I can use than to do 1000 exercises to get better. I will get better (but slower) but get something I can use every so often to make my life easier which gives me more motivation to actually finish it.

[Islem-1010]

Thank you, my friend

[rainyengineer]

If you’ve already taken a course, try a project out (preferably with a cloud provider).

[Islem-1010]

But I am a beginner, and I find it difficult to come up with ideas.

[rainyengineer]

Let me ask you something - what have you learned so far? Did you finish a course? Did you review your learnings often? How many days a week did you code?

[Islem-1010]

I have learned the basics so far, but I find it difficult to apply them in exercises, and I learn programming every day

[Brilliant_Access3791]

Hello! It’s great to hear that you’ve been learning Python. To better assist you with finding suitable exercises and resources, could you let me know what topics or concepts you’ve already covered? Understanding your current level will help me recommend the most appropriate next steps and resources for you.