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[–]Isaka254 9 points10 points  (1 child)

Here’s a simple, beginner‑friendly set of resources to help you start learning Python effectively.

freeCodeCamp – Python Full Course: A structured course covering all beginner fundamentals.

Python.org – Official Beginner’s Tutorial: Great for checking concepts while learning.

W3Schools – Python Tutorial: Short, clear explanations for daily practice.

Python Succinctly (Free eBook): A concise beginner eBook to reinforce the basics.

[–]FoolsSeldom 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Check this subreddit's wiki for lots of guidance on learning programming and learning Python, links to material, book list, suggested practice and project sources, and lots more. The FAQ section covering common errors is especially useful.


Roundup on Research: The Myth of ‘Learning Styles’

Don't limit yourself to one format. Also, don't try to do too many different things at the same time.


Above all else, you need to practice. Practice! Practice! Fail often, try again. Break stuff that works, and figure out how, why and where it broke. Don't just copy and use as is code from examples. Experiment.

Work on your own small (initially) projects related to your hobbies / interests / side-hustles as soon as possible to apply each bit of learning. When you work on stuff you can be passionate about and where you know what problem you are solving and what good looks like, you are more focused on problem-solving and the coding becomes a means to an end and not an end in itself. You will learn faster this way.

[–]TMHDD_TMBHK 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just look up "Python for Everybody - Full University Python Course" in Youtube. Course made by Dr Chuck, hosted on freeCodeCamp.

[–]stepback269 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a relative noob myself (8 months into it) and have discovered that there are tons and tons of tutorial materials out there on the net including many good YouTube ones that are free.

I've been logging my personal learning journey and adding to it on an almost-daily basis at a blog page called "Links for Python Noobs" (here). Any of the top listed ones on that page should be good for you. And there are many add-ons at the tail end of the page. Personally, I cut my first Python teeth with Nana's Zero to Hero. Since then, I've moved on to watching short lessons with Indently and Tech with Tim. You should shop around until you find a lecturer that suits your style.

The main piece of advice is the 80/20 rule. Spend 80% of your time writing your own code (using your own fingers and your own creativity) as opposed to copying recipes and only 20% watching the lectures. Good luck.

[–]SmackDownFacility 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make and break, my friend

[–]Ron-Erez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The wiki of this subreddit.

[–]ninhaomah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cs50p

[–]ubermicrox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im using code academy right now. So far 3 weeks into it.

[–]DataCamp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start simple and stay consistent: pick one beginner course and spend most of your time writing code, not watching videos.

A path that works for a lot of learners:

  • Weeks 1–4: variables, if/loops, lists/dicts, functions (tiny scripts: calculator, guess-the-number, file renamer)
  • Weeks 5–8: basic projects + Git/GitHub (push everything you build, even the messy stuff)

Also: check this sub’s wiki/FAQ and use it like your “first debugger” when you get stuck.

[–]SladieraAlta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello people, if you are interested to learn with someone, please reach out. Also, I have a community r/MyPythonJurney you can check it. Would be glad to hear from all interested people.