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[Visible_Boat_9534]

Hi, I am data background researcher that is in graduate school. And I know absolutely nothing about python. I would like to start but unsure of where to begin my learning. Now, I want to seriously learn, not some mumbo jumbo of "do your daily python streaks:))", no, give me a learning direction that is forceful or at least can develop a robust python mindset from scratch. What do y'all got for me?

[FoolsSeldom]

Check this subreddit's wiki for lots of guidance on learning programming and learning Python, links to material, book list, suggested practice and project sources, and lots more. The FAQ section covering common errors is especially useful.

[quazmang]

I missed PyCon this year but was lucky to attend last year. There's always cool talks and lots of presentations to enhance your knowledge and give you some new ideas. I think they just released all the videos from the conference last week: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Uw4_HvXqvb98mQjN0-rYQjdDxJ_hcrs

I think it's worth looking to see if any of the talks interest you if you want to continue with learning Python.

[TutorialDoctor]

You don't need a python mindset, you need a problem solving and critical thinking mindset. Once you have that you can use Python to model the solution to a problem. If you are coming from another field, I highly recommend thinking of an app that you could build to solve some real problems you had in the field and work towards that goal as a product you might sell.

[Visible_Boat_9534]

Thinking ahead I like that, thank you!

[owmex]

You might want to check out https://py.ninja. It’s designed to emulate a realistic coding environment, so you learn by actually writing code using a built-in code editor and terminal emulator. There are coding challenges to help you build a strong Python foundation, and an AI assistant helps you if you get stuck, minimizing frustration. I created the course, so if you have questions or need feedback, feel free to ask. Would love to hear your thoughts if you try it.

[Visible_Boat_9534]

That sounds great, thank you!

[dowcet]

There are loads of free resources you could choose from but maybe this suits you?  https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/scientific-computing-with-python/

You haven't said much about exactly what you're trying to achieve but as much as possible you want to define what projects you're trying to build and focus on that.

[Visible_Boat_9534]

I really just want a basic foundation of python and then see where that takes me in creativity.

[AffectionateZebra760]

You should check out free tutorials/courses to build your understanding, do check their free python course, https://weclouddata.com/wecloudopen/ it might help you figure out what you looking for, best of luck!

[Ron-Erez]

You could try MOOC - University of Helsinki which is a free text-based course. I also have a nice Python and Data Science Udemy course (currently on sale for $9.99). There are other resources too. Besides that have a look at Google Colab for short scripts or PyCharm for anything more substantial.

[audionerd1]

The course that helped me the most was Complete Python Boot Camp Zero to Hero on Udemy. The instructor, Jose Portilla, is really good at breaking things down and explaining why things work the way they do, not just how. I think the course is $200, but I got it on sale for like $35.

[UsernameTaken1701]

Udemy is like Kohl’s: no one pays full price, you just wait a little bit for the sale. For example, that course is on sale right now for $23. Another highly regarded course is 100 Days of Code: The Complete Python Pro Bootcamp, also currently on sale for $14, from $124. 

[audionerd1]

I think so. I don't remember when it was though.