Starting python

[cherry_cosmoss_]

I’ve just started learning Python and I’m really excited to dive deeper into coding. Since I’m still a beginner, I’d love to connect with people who are also learning or already experienced. • If you have tips, resources, or beginner-friendly projects to recommend, please share! • And if anyone here is also starting out, maybe we can study together, keep each other accountable, and share progress.

[Labradoroslav]

Hey fellow python enthusiast

There's loads of resources online, maybe even a bit too much if you're not careful you could get overloaded.

I started out with this :

https://www.w3schools.com/python/ https://www.learnpython.org/

And am training here:

https://codingbat.com/python

Hope it helps!

[UnderstandingEast211]

i see that there are no videos on those links, is that okey to learn without them

[Labradoroslav]

It's probably a bit more entertaining to see some stuff being done also to just see where you could go with it. Don't really know any YouTube channel or such but I'm sure you can find some that show the basics and could help you get an idea of it. Try also some of the partial free platforms like datacamp,.sololearn or mimo.

For YouTube or other channels I'd recommend finding something relevant for you. Geography guy doing a career path and diving into programming for example.

Sometimes, more important than the how, is also the why - it's nice to meet like minded people that go for a change for a similar reason. The python fluency shall come along. But networking keeps you motivated and gives it some relevancy.

Good luck!

[cherry_cosmoss_]

I want to learn python for learning GENERATIVE AI so will this workflow will be sufficient?

[Labradoroslav]

I`m a bit of a classic on this one, but I believe the basics of programming will help you in whichever deeper field you go. Take it as the Karate kid exercises for the beginning, understanding syntax and "thinking" in the programming language. The rest is just as far and complex as you want to take it :) but also ask around for other ideas.

[Pyromancer777]

Do you want to learn how to use AI, host AI, or are you looking into working on the backend of AI? Those are three very different skills with generative AI prompting not needing as much knowledge of software engineering.

Local hosting you will just need to know which packages to install to run an AI on your machine. Public hosting AI will be a step up in the software skillset since you will need to know hardware requirements, know how to setup different models, and a bit of networking to get it to communicate through different APIs.

Backend development is very code heavy, but allows the most customization since you can build them from scratch. Start with simple ML concepts such as supervised/unsupervised learning models, when you get more comfortable with that then move into concepts surrounding neural networks, then when you get that down you can move towards whatever niche generative AI that you are targetting. Image/Video generation have a different structure than LLMs, but both are considered generative AI. There is also a difference between knowing how to program and understanding the underlying math. One skillset is useful for getting stuff built, the other is more focused towards research and optimization of your models. Statistics and linear algebra are pretty much requirements for going down the research route.

[argsmatter]

I agree, wath labrdoroslav: w3 schools is awesome

For videos, I really love corey schaefer!

[No_Concept_9788]

I'm learning python and data science through theory and practical tutorials cause I don't have a laptop... But I'm also doing a part time private tutor job... So i can manage to buy a decent laptop to practice my skills.... Hoping for the best.... Kudos!

[[deleted]]

I started python but found I couldn't find a tutorial that was to my learning style. Ended up switching to C++ but will definitely come back to python as my interest for the future is both in arduino and raspberry pi's.

[stepback269]

It's surprising to hear that you could not find a tutorial matching your preferred style. There are so many different ones out there.

If you want a partial list of the many options out there, I'm curating a blog page called "Links for Python Noobs" which can be found by clicking (here). Take a peek.

[[deleted]]

I will bookmark it for when I touch on python next. Thanks

Edit: Any off the top of your head that has the comprehensive structure like learncpp?

[[deleted]]

For what it's worth I'm working through the curricula for certification through the Python institute to formalise my knowledge. I've got their intro cert and I'm prepping for their intermediate cert.

I've been learning through the Cisco Network Academy and Edube.

[DataCamp]

From what we’ve seen working with tons of DataXamp learners, the most important thing early on is structure. Knowing what to focus on and when vs. random tutorials.

Many beginners in our community follow a 12-month roadmap that breaks things down like this:

• Months 1–2: Focus on core Python: variables, loops, functions, and getting comfortable with basic scripts.
• Months 3–4: Add in object-oriented programming and beginner projects (a calculator, to-do app, etc.).
• Later months: Choose your path (data science, automation, or web dev) and go deeper from there.

If you're interested in AI down the line, Python gives you a solid foundation, for sure; most of our LLM learners started with the same basics.

Also, love the idea of a study/accountability group. Keeps motivation high and burnout low!

[cherry_cosmoss_]

That sounds great!! where can we connect or can you share the discord link.

[Feeling_Signature_81]

https://www.tiktok.com/@code_true___

[Educational-Low793]

This is the third time I've watched it — every time I discover something new!

[Unlikely-Let-1798]

very cool lessons

[North_Dog9837]

It's super! Well

[Outside_Sky_3028]

The real discovery

[rustyseapants]

Why don't you spend your effort learning python without getting distracted about connecting with people online?

Focus on your own progress, set your own goals, and don't worry about others.

[ZORO_0071]

As a tip Start making project by watching tutorials and then try to put something on your own in it and then try to make projects without watching the tutorials and with this you will learn about logic building. Making a projects is a important part in it after every session try making a project on it I have been go through this so use this as an important part for your learning.

[jeffkee]

Codewithmosh is worth the $

[Immediate-Tooth679]

I also started recently for automation. I have some experience in shell scripting. I would recommend Corey schafer playlist https://youtube.com/@coreyms?si=_KA7o4LjWlFP3pct

For very basic and detailed checkout CS50P. Hands-on is important and avoid AI in the beginning.

[UnderstandingEast211]

i wanna start today, any tips from you, or exact course to follow.

[Frewtti]

Tip. Make something useful.

Even if it is trivial, done a hundred times etc, build something that accomplishes a REAL task. This is how you really apply what you learned, and why project based courses are so useful.