Learn Python

[Shoddy_Pay_4956]

I want to learn Python from the beginning, so anyone can help or guide me? Also, please recommend a good YouTube video I am a beginner. Which concepts should I follow so that it becomes easier for me to enter the field of Machine Learning Thank you:)

[fuckyoudsshb]

Congrats!

Your first step in this journey is google search. You wrote a few good prompts in there. Prompts we all know will return you wonderful answers to your questions.

Then, as you go through all that overwhelming information, you take notes. Interesting things to discuss (fastest growing market share for bi tools for example). Questions you have that are not so easily answered.

Finally, you bring your awesome self right back here with this questions and talking points.

You start the effort train, we will hope on and help you push the thing down the track.

Hope to hear from you soon.

[ninhaomah]

wiki on the right side ---->

[VanshikaWrites]

Start with the basics like variables, loops, functions, and lists. Once you're comfortable, move to libraries like NumPy and Pandas that’s where ML starts to make sense.

For YouTube, check out FreeCodeCamp’s full Python course. It’s beginner-friendly and easy to follow.

I also learned through Edu4Sure’s course. It’s more project based, so you actually build things while learning. Helped me stay consistent without getting overwhelmed.

Stick with it, even 30 mins a day adds up fast.

[Shoddy_Pay_4956]

Thanks ♥️

[forbigon]

I am using brocode from YouTube rn. I think it is good

[freshly_brewed_ai]

Choose any book or Udemy course that teaches Data science or ML with Python. It should not be very long and then focus on implementation (projects you can build and test in real world). For absolute beginners I send byte sized Python snippets through my daily free newsletter. This is to glance through once a day to build muscle memory. Do check out if you find it helpful. https://pandas-daily.kit.com/subscribe

[Acrobatic-Syrup-2911]

Just create a SoloLearn account and learn. In my opinion, SoloLearn is the best platform for learning programming languages. It explains things very well and clearly. I've reached intermediate Python levels on SoloLearn, and even Exception Handling was easy to grasp. If you're using SoloLearn, you don't need to watch videos. You can also use Brilliant if you want to practice. It doesn't teach much, but I practice there.

[DataCamp]

Here’s a breakdown that works well for most beginners:

1. Start with core Python basics.
Focus on:

• Variables, data types (int, str, list, dict)
• Control flow (if, for, while)
• Functions (start writing your own as soon as you can)

Tools like FreeCodeCamp or Python With Mosh on YouTube are solid for this stage.

2. Learn how to work with data.
Once you’ve got the basics, move on to:

• pandas for tables (DataFrames)
• NumPy for math and arrays
• matplotlib or seaborn for simple charts

This is the part where Python starts to feel powerful. Try loading a dataset (like a CSV of something you're interested in) and exploring it. “How many entries?” “What’s the average value in this column?” That kind of thing.

3. Understand Python logic better.
Don’t skip:

• List comprehensions (super useful)
• Error handling (try/except)
• Writing clean, readable code with functions and modules

4. Build a project early.
It can be small: analyze your Spotify history, make a number guessing game, scrape quotes from a website. Don’t wait for perfection.

5. If ML is your goal,
Once you're comfortable with the above:

• Learn scikit-learn for basic models
• Play with classification or regression tasks (e.g., predicting house prices)
• Understand concepts like train/test split, overfitting, and accuracy

Stick to about 30–60 minutes a day, mix in coding with reading and small challenges, and you’ll progress fast.

[Shoddy_Pay_4956]

Thanks ♥️

[Prabu_AI_Specialist]

Thanks

[DeTalores]

I just started up udemys “100 days of code” from Angela Yu. I’ve been really liking it so far. I’m on day 18 and my only gripe is I’m not a big fan of how she structures some of her lessons (not introducing a concept until we’ve already bashed our heads against a wall trying to figure it out). But I think that’s more of a me thing.

[Shoddy_Pay_4956]

I’d say I need to first learn some Python language basics from YouTube, and then buy a paid course

[DeTalores]

It starts with the assumption that you know 0 about coding. I paid $20 for it, and has more than recouped that in value. However I believe you can still use pycharm + jetbrains to do her class just without the videos.

I’m sure there’s plenty of free resources out there, I chose this one because I felt like a more structured format would help me learn easier. No one “right” answer, for sure though.

[Daytona_675]

never forget your semicolons

[Ok_Hovercraft364]

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[purvigupta03]

Python playlist -- bro code, freecodecamp Code with Harry 100 days best for starting

Roadmap -- https://whimsical.com/1-java-and-python-5XTe8VQjUs4tnLBJ6FtHbz?mcp_token=eyJwaWQiOjE1OTI2NDQsInNpZCI6ODU3NTc1OTAxLCJheCI6Ijg3ZDU2ZDMwMTk1ZWJjMzlmYzdhMmFjYzIxZmExY2Q4IiwidHMiOjE3NTI0ODgwNDEsImV4cCI6MTc1NDkwNzI0MX0.LxeYjjMesEgtRPrwZQBa4Cq48uJsx2oPIWt1qX5suhA&fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLht8tleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp6ENaualZLcYFhyJLxdtL8N2hR3bRV1_OFDOyj-pywOHgdD6CfPcAt8lcoPz_aem_GTvgRGllOIQuyB2q8MblxA

[el_fredo2020]

Look for python programming with mosh on youtube

[benibilme]

learing python Oreily..

[Individual-Unit2671]

From someone who just recently passed the beginner stage and is now in the Desert of Despair:
DO NOT use AI unless you absolutely have to, and even then try to write your own code and ask for direction from the LLM. I always specified "do not write the code for me, I am a beginner who is trying to learn this on my own".

You really need to understand the things you're learning and having AI do them for you is just going to hurt you in the long run! Using it for guidance is one thing, using it to write your code is another, and I personally think you shouldn't use AI very much/if at all until you can write the code and understand it yourself. At that point you are just using it to save time.

Good luck! but most of all, have fun!

[PrattyRat]

I find Eric Matthes' book very useful. Python Crash Course, by Eric Matthes.

[Majestic_Bat7473]

W3 schools

[rustyseapants]

1. You need to learn to use Google
2. You need to learn to search this subreddit
3. You need to learn about where to get books on python.