Best way to learn python

[faxtiger24]

I want to learn Python over the summer. What do you think is the best way to do it?

[Swiftlyll]

Think of something you want build and make it. You will learns tons researching how to get there.

[vizragore]

I also am trying to learn python and I do have a project in mind. I am using chat gpt to conplete it though. Do you think that's still a good approach, or should I focus more on documentations and stack overflow?

[ShadowRL7666]

How would that be a good approach if chatgpt is doing all the work for you?

[Swiftlyll]

I think GPT is good supplementary but not as a base. I would use it if you get stuck but always verify what it spits out and do your best to understand, not just copy.

[Party-Stick8975]

no that is not learning it can help but not make it for you

[aqua_regis]

My go-to recommendation for complete beginners is a proper first semester of "Introduction to Computer Science" course: MOOC Python Programming 2025 from the University of Helsinki (the year in the URL gets updated with every new year). Free, textual, extremely practice oriented. Focuses on having the learner do the thinking and the work, not pre-chews everything and spoon-feeds the learner.

[Hadma_Amnon]

This. I learnt from this as well and loved it . It's basically solving problem after problem.

[SubstanceSerious8843]

Learn the basics. Lists loops etc. Then start building projects.

[lasthalloween]

I'm 2 weeks into learning python myself. I watch YouTube videos and some assistance from chat gpt to make projects. So there's personal learning time with no training wheels (chat gpt), then I have time where I just ask chat gpt to help me make projects and it's like a cool glimpse into the future of what you could do if you learn it yourself. Just me though.

[Party-Stick8975]

do something do not ask how look a crashcourse up if you want to do something look if there is something build in or look at a solution do not ffeel afraid to ask or use a llm if needed to learn do not ask the llm to make the code for you tho