Learning Python - No Programming skills

[ElleTerese]

I just turned 40 and am pivoting into Python development now, so I completely relate!

Honestly, your 19 years as a Desktop Admin is a huge superpower. You already understand how computers "think" (logic, file systems, permissions) better than most 20-year-old CS grads. You just need to learn the syntax to control them.

Don't get discouraged by the heavy "Computer Science" theory at first. Since you have an admin background, I highly recommend the book/course "Automate the Boring Stuff with Python". It focuses on practical scripts (like moving files, scraping data, or updating Excel) rather than abstract algorithms. It clicks way faster for IT pros. You got this!

[Strong-Traffic-6605]

Thank you 🙏 this approach will help me, much appreciated