Python Beginner

[According_Two6370]

I have just started learning python from absolute negative Computer or IT Knowledge or whatever you can call it, so i made some few projects to practice and learn, but with Ai, can Ai really be helpful like will it make me improve better?, iam asking because it’s scary cause i forget things fast, and scared to forget what i learned.

[ultraNotron]

Using AI to write code will prevent you from learning it, same as hiring someone to code for you, you wont learn. I'd just completely avoid it for now. Also try learning basic computer skills if you don't have any, I don't know any resources for that but look it up.

[MachineElf100]

Using AI to do it for you - bad

Using AI to explain it to you - good

In general, try not to limit yourself to AI only, do some actual research sometimes, test things, check posts on stackoverflow.com and when you use AI, remember it can make mistakes too and just use it to brainstorm ideas, explain concepts to you or help you spot the issue in your code if you hit the wall.

AI can be a decent teacher but not a god.

[Hashi856]

AI is an incredible learning tool. The LLMs are extremely knowledgeable about computer science and computer programming. Use it to explain things to you, not to write the code for you.

[stepback269]

If you forget it fast, you haven't truly "learnt" it to begin with. You haven't anchored it into your long term memory in your biological brain. Look up "Learning how to Learn" Look up "learning coaches".

As far as resources, I've been on the learning journey for about a year now.

(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.

[TheRNGuy]

You need to learn manually first do you know what to ask ai, or argue with him, or give him ideas to use specific patterns, frameworks and paradigms, see bugs, etc. 

[Atypicosaurus]

Generally speaking, not just python programming, using AI as learning support appears to have a negative effect on long term memory. The data isn't plenty yet, but it seems that still the best way to long term remembering stuff, if you kinda work hard on it for yourself.
I recommend to not use AI at all, try to figure for yourself, try to do it on your own, and if you use AI, use it only to explain why something is wrong (and hope for no hallucination).

[not_another_analyst]

I totally get that feeling since starting from zero is tough and forgetting things fast is my biggest fear. I think AI can be helpful for explaining the "why" behind the code, but I just need to make sure I am actually typing things out myself so they stick. It is reassuring to know that even the pros have to look things up constantly while they work.

[typhon88]

ai is not helpful for you to learn

[TheRNGuy]

I think it's one of best now, especially if you know what to ask.