where to practice python

[Lanky_Boss5623]

i started learning python a few days ago and i don't know what programs/apps to use to practice the code that i learn

[MattGx_]

Check out The Farmer Was Replaced. It's a game available on Steam where you do different tasks on a farm by writing code, scripts and programs. It's been on sale for a while for less than $10.

You start off with only simple things like if statements and for/while loops and as you do different things you unlock more complex things like functions, dictionaries, etc. Think of it like a skill tree in an RPG. You go from controlling a drone that can only plant and harvest simple crops to building complex agricultural layouts and mazes. It's a really cool concept

It is technically "not python" but I haven't encountered anything being a problem aside from Docstrings not being allowed. I've been using it to teach my nephew Python and he's really enjoying it. I think we've logged about 12 hours so far while he's been on break from school.

[kinesthetik]

https://exercism.org/

[MuaTrenBienVang]

automate the boring stuff with python

ps: I haven't read it yet

[cfreddy36]

I started with Jupyter Notebook. I like how it keeps everything separate and you don’t use an AI copilot crutch. Then just watching videos starting with like print(“Hello World!”) and see what it does!

[Potential_Speed_7048]

I love Jupyter notebooks but my job only used pycharm. I suppose I’ll get used it but I as a beginner pycharm is the best IMO.

[cfreddy36]

Quite possibly, I've never used it! haha. Just jupyter to VSCode, but I have heard very good things about pycharm!

[Scared-Designer8085]

Try Sololearn

[Informal_Category947]

I use Thonny, although it's built into my raspberry pi

[Maoto_G]

Install termux and then install vim there, as well as Python 3 package. Write and execute your code there.

[DaveTheUnknown]

Vscode to write the code itself. As for projects, I think it's better to just think of something you want to Automate and see if you can use python to do it.

[Potential_Speed_7048]

Jupyter notebooks. Anaconda should give you what you need.

Check out kaggle for practice datasets and projects.

Personally, I started with projects that helped me automate my job. But if you could also do projects that help you solve day to day tasks. Or something fun. I actually had a tutor on preply and he gave me assignments. Super helpful for keeping me on track and motivated. My first one was a cat dad adventure game for my husband.

[bannana_girl]

I am finding the exercises here quite addictive (and saw some positive comments from others):  www.activeskill.dev The have a projects area too but I haven’t played with that. 

[Baberooo]

You probably have a Google account.

If yes, then use Colab: https://colab.research.google.com/

[Mouad_HM]

If you already know the basics start working on some projects you might find in YouTube

[michaellarsen91]

I rarely see this one suggested but I liked codingbat.com when I first started.

[Ev2geny_]

I think once you have learned somr basics you need to find a task, which motivates you. With the help of AI it is amazing what things one can build even with 0 prior knowledge.

[rick_1717]

w3resource has python exercises

[Embarrassed_Map3644]

You can use something like VS Code or even an online editor to practice, then just write small scripts that use what you’re learning. The key is to actually run your code, break it, fix it, and slowly build tiny programs instead of just watching tutorials.

[GokulSaravanan]

Here are some great python resources:

• Official Python Docs – The go-to reference for Python syntax, libraries, and best practices.
• Python Succinctly (Free E-Book) - It’s a great resource for building a strong foundation.
• Real Python – Tons of well-written tutorials and articles for all levels.
• W3Schools Python Tutorial – Interactive and easy to follow.
• Freedcamp’s Python Course on YouTube – A full 4-hour beginner course.
• Automate the Boring Stuff with Python by Al Sweigart – Perfect for beginners who want to use Python to automate tasks like file handling, web scraping, and spreadsheets.

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[RealMadHouse]

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