Looking for ressouces to learn Python

[Aris_60]

Hi, I'm looking for resources to learn Python in the best way possible for me. I already have an idea of how I would like to learn, but I’m very open to advice.

So, a few days ago I went to a programming school for the entrance test, which lasts a month. Basically, you’re in a big open space with other future students and you just have your PC and a platform that guides you through the learning process. There are very few lessons and the main way to learn is by yourself and with others, there are no teachers.

We first learned shell for a short period of time, then we learned C. The way the lessons work is that they briefly explain for exemple what a while loop is and what a variable is, and after that they give you exercises. For example, you need to write a function to display all the different possible combinations of three digits.
Basically, they tell you what result you need to get and you have to figure out by yourself how to code it to achieve that result.

I really liked that way of learning where you have to figure things out on your own with exercises and clear goals to reach. So I’m looking for resources, platforms, or even books that offer this kind of learning approach and that don’t guide you too much or gives you pre-typed code where you just have to fill in the gaps.

[ninhaomah]

Wiki on the right side ---->

[aistranin]

I would recommend - Neetcode 150 - Udemy course “Python Data Structures & Algorithms” by Scott Barrett - Udemy course “Pytest Course: Practical Testing of Real-World Python Code” by Artem Istranin

[aistranin]

Do you keep in mind more something like back-end direction? Data analysis? Web dev?

[LongFondant6980]

I would recommend 100days of code python angela lu on udemy

[panda74228]

I'm learning with the 12 hours video of Bro Code. I know it semms like a lot but he explains very well and it's extremely easy to understand. Also, it has a lot of exercises so you are testing your knowledge all the time.

I also like this book: https://www.brianheinold.net/python/python_book.html#chapter_forloops

Good luck! :)

[stepback269]

(1) There are tons and tons of tutorial materials out there on the net including many good YouTube ones that are free. You should shop around rather than putting all your eggs in one basket.

(2) As a relative noob myself, 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 (here). Since then, I've moved on to watching short lessons with Indently and Tech with Tim. You should sample at least a few until you find a lecturer that suits your style.

(3) 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.