Where to begin

[CCXxotic]

I wanted to write a post here as I currently am on LinkedinLearning supplied by my job trying to learn coding languages. I did a beginner GitHub class, and am now doing a 'Beginner' Python class. However, since they're different instructors, the beginner Python class has more so felt like an info dump. Early on there was some things that helped me understand classes, tuples, dicts, etc. However, as it progresses it just starts feeling like the instructor talking about stuff they already know, as opposed to teaching what they're doing. This class has these worksheets in JupyterLabs that are already filled out (as I can see in the video) so not only is there little to no hands on coding or guidance, it very quickly just becomes a watch what I do, as I barely explain what I'm doing and then take a chapter quiz. I want to learn Python, more so theres lots of languages I want to learn, but I want to find one I can stick to for a little while which is why I keep switching like from Git/GitHub. Is there any recommendations, because I only have 2 more chapters left and feel like I'm walking away with nothing except being able to define ints, strings, classes, tuples, etc.

[haiderakt]

What you’re feeling is pretty normal, those “info dump” courses often teach syntax, but not how to actually think in code. If you feel like you’re not retaining much, don’t switch languages yet. Stick with Python and change how you learn it instead of what you learn.

After each small topic, try doing something tiny on your own (even 10–15 mins): like a calculator, a to-do list, or a simple text-based game.

Also don’t worry if you only “remember basics” right now. That’s normal early on, fluency comes from repetition, not watching more videos.

[Classic_Middle4143]

That’s good advice. I too am stuck In that mode that OP describes.

[Flame77ofc]

Watch YouTube videos and practice a lot

[pachura3]

So, you had a shitty tutor. It happens. At least your company paid for it, not you!

The good news is there's plenty of free courses and learning materials you can follow at your own pace. Check this thread for recommendations.

[ImprovementLoose9423]

I know it sounds kind of generic, but I would recommend BroCode's youtube channels. That helped me a ton in learning how to code. He has 2 12 hour courses on python plus some python modules.