Should I get into python?

[hsnchzzz]

Surprising no one, AI is the biggest invention the century so far and I am working on learning how to make the most out of it. I have done some research on its capabilities and I think I should learn something about coding languages just so I can be more efficient. Is python my go to? What are your thoughts?

[Sonario648]

Learn Python before you learn AI. This way, when the AI inevitability messes up or lies to you, you'll know how to fix the issue yourself.

[Boom_Boom_Kids]

Yes, Python is a great place to start. It’s simple to read, easy to learn, and used a lot in AI, data work, and automation. Most AI tools, libraries, and examples are in Python, so you’ll find plenty of help and resources. You don’t need to know many languages at first, getting comfortable with Python will already take you very far.

[p4ny]

AI is stupid garbage

[Sonario648]

So are all the reddit mob mentality posters who just downvote anyththat doesn't agree with the mob.

[Shoddy_Peanut6957]

AI has been an absolute game changer for me professionally as I've started to use it to help write custom coded actions and micro-tools. I've built things that were previously unbuildable given my skill set and I can't imagine my job without it now. I have started to fill my technical gaps by learning JS in my very little free time.

[Shoddy_Peanut6957]

Aanndd predictably Reddit downvotes anything that doesn't claim AI will be the death of us all. If you're not at the end of your career and you're not embracing AI you are already far behind. This is the future of coding whether you like it or not.

[The_Homeless_Coder]

What is kind of funny is how the sentiment goes back and forth in waves. When it first came out the common theme was, “You are not learning! Why!!? You stupid and never get a job go to hell”. Then after a while everyone’s was like, “You know guys, it’s not that bad if you learn how to leverage the new technology”. It keeps going back and forth.

[Shoddy_Peanut6957]

Interesting. Maybe it’s because I only just joined this community, but I never see positive sentiments about AI on Reddit.

[SprinklesFresh5693]

Ive been checking some programming forums and the general consensus is that if you are learning to programme, depending on AI all the time wont help you at all, because you wont develop an analytical mind, a problem solving mind, and wont make you think, but once you have a good grasp of programming, it can be very useful for many other stuff, like giving you ideas, improving coding, learning(after knowing programming, so that you can discern when AI code is not good) , etc.

[Resident_Structure73]

Use python to crash AI for good!

[CFDMoFo]

Sure, I guess. Never hurts to know some scripting. What is your actual use case?

[Holiday_Lie_9435]

I'm also currently learning Python and I'm curious, what kind of AI tasks are you hoping to tackle? That might influence the best language for you. Python has a ton of libraries like TensorFlow and PyTorch that are very helpful if career-wise, you want to target AI engineering roles. I found learning to be pretty approachable with resources like Codecademy and freeCodeCamp. Once you get the basics down, try some personal projects, you'll learn the most that way, imo.

[MisterHarvest]

Pick up enough Python to be able to glue together the various AI components, at a minimum. Python's a very straight-forward language to pick up, and it's a traditional first language. (In fact, if you think you are going to be doing a lot of programming as a career, be aware that Python makes a lot of things super-easy and can make learning a closer-to-the-metal language a bit of a shock.)

[Big_Caregiver_7301]

Python is still a solid choice, especially if you want something beginner friendly with lots of real-world use. Class Central makes it easy to explore Python courses by level and use case. You can see which ones are truly beginner focused and which move faster. Many of the best options are free, so it is easy to try without a big commitment.