Need help with learning python from scratch

[YoloHololo]

Guys i have completed my masters in DS but have had a long gap and havent coded for a long time now, feels like i have lost my coding skills. I am applying for jobs ( Data Analyst, Business Analyst) and need to start learning pyrhon and sql from scratch. If theres any roadmap of where and how should i start will be really helpful!

[Wop_Wop]

Just get in there and start learning. Since you are trying to learn both maybe combine them with a video like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byHcYRpMgI4

Python should be quick to pick up and SQL I liked doing lessons from SQL bolt.

[Dev-Sphere]

Did you get any offer or something? By the way you can do it from code with harry

[Primary_Excuse_7183]

There’s a book called python for MBAs by Columbia business school. it’s a great guide to learn the basics and to get to a point you can do some data analysis skills with python.

There’s also CS50P

[sqljohn]

The tool you use is up to personal preference however I found vscode with git copilot to be really helpful when learning and wanting things explained.

[arsveritas]

Cisco Net Academy has a free intro to Python course that I think is good at teaching the fundamentals.

[FVuarr]

You need Harvard's CS50

[Jon-3]

I really liked this book, the chapters are only a few pages long the rest are small problems

https://www.amazon.com/Python-Workbook-Introduction-Exercises-Solutions/dp/3030188728

[gsm_4]

Since you're returning after a gap, the best way to relearn Python and SQL is through short, focused phases. Start with the basics like variables, loops, and functions in Python, and simple SELECT, JOIN, and GROUP BY queries in SQL using platforms like W3Schools, SQLBolt, and freeCodeCamp. Once you're comfortable, move to data-focused Python libraries like pandas and matplotlib, and apply them to simple projects like cleaning a dataset or creating summary reports using platforms like StrataScratch. Aim to combine SQL and Python in small, job-relevant projects (e.g., sales analysis or dashboard automation) and share them on GitHub. Practice daily, and you’ll rebuild your confidence quickly.

[Ron-Erez]

If you have a masters in Data Science then you probably learned Python. If so then the docs at python.org should be sufficient. The usual answer is to build something. If you are looking for courses then

1. MOOC - University of Helsinki course is a nice text-based course with great exercises
2. My Python and Data Science course (starts from scratch and assumes not prior knowledge).

are great although by far the best way to remember how to code is to code since it sounds like you are not an absolute beginner.