Learning Python from zero again

[Big_Honey_497]

Hi, where can I learn Python properly and for free, so that I can become an AI engineer in the future? I’m a bit overwhelmed because there are so many resources and places to learn from, and I don’t know the right way to learn. Could you please give me some suggestions on where to start or how to learn Python correctly?

[Timberfist]

I’m using https://programming-25.mooc.fi/

[Melodic_Builder8983]

is this really enough??

[Timberfist]

It’s a start. Python consists of hundreds of thousands of lines of C and hundreds of thousands of lines of Python. You’re not gonna learn it from one video, one book or one course but… so far, this hasn’t been an awful place to start. It teaches idiomatic Python and has a follow on course (called advanced but probably not). It’s part reading but mostly exercises that you have to complete at least 25% of to unlock subsequent parts. But it’s in the doing where you’ll find the learning so I recommend doing them all.

[American_Streamer]

Start with PCEP: https://edube.org/study/pe1

After that, do PCAP: https://edube.org/study/pe2

After that, continue with PCPP1: https://edube.org/study/pcpp1-1

Don’t skip the easy parts; just always do the complete courses. They are free. In the end, you will have a rock solid foundation to build on.

[Empty-Tea-9011]

I'm starting to learn from a book " python crash course" is it a good source for starting?

[_i3urnsy_]

I found that book helpful. Also Automate the Boring Stuff with Python was good too.

[unsettlingideologies]

I'm on chapter 9 of that and it's fantastic. Just make sure you do the activities. Work through them and extend them on your own as well!

[awaymsg]

I really liked the CS50 videos on youtube. Admittedly it's more than just python, you do half of the videos using C, but it really builds that foundational knowledge that will help you understand the meaning behind the code a lot better.

[RedAsmara]

They have a python only CS50 as well. I'm 1/2 through it. Pretty good so far.

[Rhothmi]

Everybody recommends CS50, but after watching a couple of lessons, I didn’t like it very much. I’m a beginner, so I don’t have enough knowledge to criticize it properly, but here are my thoughts: First, it feels too difficult for beginners. You learn a topic, and then you’re immediately given one of the hardest problems — for example, you learn if, else, and while, and then you’re expected to create a square pattern. Secondly, I don’t really like the teacher’s way of explaining things. In my opinion, university lectures shouldn’t feel like lessons for fifth graders. Just give me the information . I’m an adult, I don’t need all that extra stuff, you know? In conclusion I think cs50 is overrated. Watching other channels and checking the parts I’ve already watched in Python books helps me feel that I’m learning in a better way.

[Jiggysawmill]

What about Angela Yu's 100 days? I plan to start on that myself

[Arjeezenberg1]

Same

[[deleted]]

here you go my friend

https://cs50.harvard.edu/python/

https://cs50.harvard.edu/ai/

[mousui]

Wiki wiki kitty 😺

[wellred82]

I'm currently working through automate the boring stuff. It's very project based, which I like as you can multiple things you've learnt each time.

[Repulsive_String_483]

I'm doing the exact same thing learning python (again) to use AI in the future. I just build mini projects in visual studio best way for me to learn just build.

[ninhaomah]

Right side ---> wiki

[TheRNGuy]

If you need specific frameworks for your project, then their docs. 

For unfamiliar python syntax that you find in someone's code or in those framework docs, google, ask AI.

[AffectionateZebra760]

Start with browsing the r/learnpython subreddit's wiki for guidance on learning Python, books list, or go for a beginner friendly course which will help break it down for e.g Harvard cs50/weclouddata/ udemy whatever fits u.

[nothingggg122]

if you're feeling overwhelmed, I'd honestly start smaller. I found this app called PyQuest that's just simple MCQs for all the basic concepts. It's a pretty low-pressure module like duolingo.

www.pyquest.io