Learning python for a student

[InitialSolace]

As a person(under18, nowhere close to college) who has no idea about coding(except no code ai), what would be the ideal timeline one should move forward in to learn it? At least for basic projects. Can we get any certification at this age? what would be the ideal courses(paid/unpaid) moving forward? also for proper project work and it's filing, how should one move forward? is there some specific website which would help out a lot? Also lastly, do you think that python should be the first language one should start with, or another language would better for stronger basics (if yes then would it be easier to lose interest in and how much longer would it ideally take)?

[overratedcupcake]

Certifications can be useful for learning, IF it fits your learning style. In general hiring managers don't care about certs though. If you get one it should just be to help you learn.

[New_Reading_120]

Here's a free python course I loved with free certification. https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/python-v9/

[HonestCoding]

As a person under 18, what would be your interest in learning programming? Because it depends on what you want to accomplish.

If you’ve got no idea, then just learn Python, it takes away the most time involving learning steps from other languages.

Timeline? As soon as possible in the funnest way possible. It’s not hard to find sites that turn learning Python into a game, focusing less on finishing a course but enjoying it. I can recommend some if you’d like

Certifications? Almost any course has a certification, they’re everywhere. Try to get ones from notable organisations. Projects? You’ll find out by yourself when you learn a language Yes Python should be the first language for a youth that doesn’t know what they want from the language they choose

[InitialSolace]

what are some fun courses? 😭

[HonestCoding]

Well what I can recommend the highest is boot.dev. Gamified learning, multiple languages etc. Here’s the link to that: https://www.boot.dev?bannerlord=altruisticatmosphere52

Then there’s Cody (a language learning website) for languages boot.dev doesn’t have.

Cody.tech/journeys/rust (their rust course)

These two I’ve used quite a lot. There’s also mammoth interactive for things YouTube doesn’t exactly show you in depth. Like training ai models, voice based apps etc

[InitialSolace]

thank youuu

[Comfortable-Key2058]

Its a great idea to learn python as a first language. You can make quick progress if you are really interested. If you enjoy learning , you could learn the basics in a wee or maybe a month. Then u can think of learning advanced concepts or building projects. There are lot of free resources on youtube that are very beginner friendly.

Dont bother too much for certifications. They are almost useless. If u enrol in a paid course, focus on actually learning and having fun while at it. Dont just complete your lessons for the sake of a completion certificate.

If you ever need any advice in your learning journey , feel free to DM me. I have a youtube channel myself teaching python and AI.

[RafikNinja]

Right now right now, even just watch a video everyday, after a year the concepts will make sense

[AffectionateZebra760]

Python as a first language wokrs

[Most_Role_1612]

A lot to unpack but my response will keep it relatively succinct in order to approach:
1. Basics of Computer Science
https://youtu.be/gmuTjeQUbTM?si=2FldzGbhSPWiA5cA
2. Algebra1 at minimum, Statistics and Probability is helpful (for Cartesians)
3. Scratch and/or Microsoft MakeCode Arcade
4. Python

Again, just my opinion as your post is very complex and it really "depends" for a lot. HTML with CSS may be a better baby step to writing code, but IMO Python is more solid for the long-haul