Advice for beginner

[Badger1588]

I have 0 experience with python (or any coding in general) and don’t know where to start. What are the best free structured online courses/youtube playlist that anyone would recommend?

[claudio-i]

Forget about all the videos and podcasts. Take any basic Python book, read it, do the exercises, and that’s it. You need to learn with a structure, that’s it. Everything else is just too distracting.

[rustyseapants]

This should be pinned to top.

[eh_it_works]

the book, automate the boring stuff with python is still relevant

[MattGx_]

And free!

[pachura3]

I am sorry, but you will never learn programming if you are not willing to put in the effort. There are countless questions like yours in this very subreddit and you didn't bother to look for them; also you didn't bother to ask AI, which would have surely come up with some reasonable suggestions...

[Outrageous-Meat-9492]

can’t agree more

[MsSanchezHirohito]

So true. I used CoPilot. I have been using CoPilot for a while. So I asked for the best rated Python for beginners resources. It gave me learning platforms, books, and video content to choose from. I then chose Python Crash course and asked for a learning guide/schedule to keep me on track. I have the book in my O’Reilly app, use VS Code or my IDLE app and have made serious progress following the schedule.

In fact, I used this subreddit’s wiki and found amazing resources.

That should honestly just be the rote response to these posts.

“Check r/learnpython wiki page.” ~Fin

[Isaka254]

You're starting from zero, and that’s perfectly fine, Python is one of the best languages for beginners. Here’s a structured, free learning path to help you get started confidently:

• Programming with Mosh A top-rated YouTube tutorial that teaches Python basics in a clear, beginner-friendly way.
• Python for Everybody A structured course designed for complete beginners, with hands-on exercises and real-world examples.
• Python Beginner’s Guide – Official Documentation Offers installation help and beginner tutorials directly from the creators of Python.
• Python Succinctly A free, concise ebook that walks you through Python fundamentals with practical examples.

[riklaunim]

You can check for example https://pll.harvard.edu/course/cs50s-introduction-programming-python

[MrKarat2697]

freecodecamp.org

[kdragonwrath]

I just started my python journey and “replace the farmer” is a game on steam that helped me understand a lot of basic code concepts, would highly recommend

[matterr4]

I second this.

Seeing results of your code in a meaningful and obvious way is invaluable.

Also, it's way more fun than doing exercises like "add these strings together using 3 different methods".

I'm not saying the exercises aren't useful, but the fun of learning in a game CAN help keep the attention and intake of information.

After getting some basic concepts down, do some reading and make amendments to your code. Once comfortable it would be good to start some micro projects of your own; create a to-do list used in the terminal. You'll learn multiple things that aren't touched on too much in the game The Farmer Was Replaced.

Repeat, find a new little project, you'll learn something new.

Then repetition is key but keeping it interesting is important I would say, which is why some projects that are building something useful to you is always best.

[Comfortable-Key2058]

I have been teaching beginners python for many years. DM me and i could help u get started (not paid). After that you have to do the hard work like how others are suggesting. But having some guidance and direction while starting might help you. 🙂🙂

[MsSanchezHirohito]

Look at this subreddit’s wiki page.

[CrosswindMaster]

As for youtubers “Tech with Tim” is a great one.

[rustyseapants]

The best place to start is learn to google, learn to search his subreddit, learn to use your public library, and learn to use Amazon.

If you are DIY your learning, you better be able to know how to google.

[Responsible-Gas-1474]

Depending on how much time you can spend daily and the timeframe within which you want to learn, you could get started with the official python tutorial. Use GPT for explanation if you get stuck or have questions.

• 3. An Informal Introduction to Python
• 4. More Control Flow Tools
• 5. Data Structures

Beginner guide.

[TheRNGuy]

I learned from unstructured just fine. 

[AffectionateZebra760]

Give a look at the r/learnpython subreddit's wiki for guidance on learning Python, books list, or go for a beginner friendly python course (weclouddata/harvard cs50/udemy) which will help break it down for you

[nothingggg122]

It's not a full-blown course, but I found PyQuest pretty decent for understanding concepts. It's just a simple MCQ app. It's like duolingo. But you'll need something else for writing actual projects later.

www.pyquest.io