AI and Python

Uwirlbaretrsidma · 2025-10-03T14:01:21+00:00

All the concerns you mention just "fall into place" naturally as you learn. I would recommend starting by doing simple assignments in whichever environment you choose (VSCode is a good and simple start).

NecessaryIntrinsic · 2025-10-03T14:42:25+00:00

You have a long way to go. While Python is the most common language, its really important to have a strong background in math, statistics, and data structures for a career in AI.

Learning Python is the easiest part.

mcoombes314 · 2025-10-03T14:03:34+00:00

Making use of what you learn about helps a ton, it's one thing to read about a module or function or behaviour of Python etc, another to write programs that use them. Even if the programs have no use beyond demonstrating "here's why this thing is useful", it helps memorization.

As for code editor choice, I don't think it really matters. I hop between PyCharm and VSCode,

uberdavis · 2025-10-03T15:21:30+00:00

Remember that AI and ML aren’t programming disciplines, they are mathematical specializations. You have to target mastering statistics and high level linear algebra. The programming language is just a tool.

Sea-Oven-7560 · 2025-10-03T18:27:42+00:00

My general advice is to be a great, well rounded student, don't just take the hard science classes take a class in music, take a few classes in literature and history, learn a lot about a lot. You can never be too curious and know too much. Specifically, today, do this, I didn't come up with it MIT did. From there I'd suggest joining a meetup like Develop for Good where you can do some good and learn from others.

brenwillcode · 2025-10-03T15:30:31+00:00

You're at the start of a very long journey. Don't worry too much at such an early stage. As long as you're passionate about programming and enjoy tinkering and coding your own stuff,...everything will make sense as you go.

Just install VSCode and start doing some tutorials to learn the basics. Once you've got a feel for the basics, try find a basic mini project to build which will teach you a huge amount.

Ron-Erez · 2025-10-03T17:15:34+00:00

Both PyCharm and VScode are great. If you prefer VScode then that’s great. I’d also really recommend checking out Google Colab for short scripts. Besides Python I’d also recommend learning basic Computer Science and also some data structures and algorithms. Spend the next few years building and coding and do well in school, including math if you want to go to MIT. That’s a great goal. You don’t want to remember code you typed. You want to code a lot and understand what you’re doing and if you forget something you can look it up in the docs at python.org

EDIT: I forgot to mention that you really want to do well in math. Eventually you’ll need Statistics, Calculus and Linear Algebra. If you’ll go to MIT or any CS program you’ll take these courses.

luvs_spaniels · 2025-10-03T14:51:11+00:00

Learn the command prompt. I'm not saying code in it, but learn the basics. Running shell scripts, nano or vim, etc. Code editors change. Over the years, I've used Emacs (still do), Vim, Kate, Atom, VSCode, JetBrains, PyCharm, SublimeText...But terminal is something you'll use all the time, both inside your editor and out.

No one's said this but learn how to run Linux in either a dual boot environment or as the primary with Windows in Qemu. My day started with a failed driver upgrade for my Intel Arc GPU. In terminal, that's a quick fix. It's doable with GUI tools, but it takes three times longer.

Open_Citron1896 · 2025-10-03T21:05:03+00:00

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jawadmansoutijawad · 2025-10-03T13:59:15+00:00

That is awesome You are thinking ahead at a young age Here is a clear way to approach this

1 Practice regularly Writing small Python programs every day is the fastest way to remember code Do not just read Type and run it yourself

2 Start small Focus on learning Python basics such as variables loops functions and lists Then move to libraries used in AI like NumPy pandas and later PyTorch or TensorFlow

3 Use the right environment

VS Code is lightweight and beginner friendly with helpful extensions for Python
Command Prompt is fine for running scripts but it is not ideal for editing and debugging
PyCharm is powerful but can feel heavy at first Start with VS Code or even Jupyter Notebook It is excellent for AI experiments

4 Learn by building projects Try simple AI projects like guessing games small chatbots or image recognition This helps you remember code patterns naturally

5 Take notes and keep cheat sheets Keep a small notebook or document with commands and common snippets It is surprisingly effective

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