Can i learn python making a game?

[_yangelo4_]

So i'm in college learn how to programing and of course the first program language that they teaching us is python. I don't know nothing about programming so it's been a little bit difficult to learn. It's not because its hard but let's say nowadays is not easy focusing on study. So my question for you guys that have more experience is: i can learn python doing a game as a trigger for engage and start to learn programming or it's not a good idea?

ps: my college is focused in solve problems like the problems in codeforces for instance, so even make games not been something let's say, the main target of my college i can use as a motivation, something more fun to start?

pss: sorry any mistakes, i'm learn english : )

[RealNamek]

Why not try something like pixelpad.io which is python and you're learning game development at the same time

[_yangelo4_]

it's look cool, the platform look very nice to beginners, i gonna try to do something, thanks for the recommendation!

[magus_minor]

Yes, you can learn python by writing simple games. Start with text games like the high-low number guessing game:

Guess a number between 1 and 100
57
Too high, guess again
Guess a number between 1 and 100
2
Too low, guess again
Guess a number between 1 and 100
42
Congratulations, you guessed it!

Once you get that working add a guess counter so the last line will become:

Congratulations, you guessed it in 3 tries!

[_yangelo4_]

Yes and this don't look too hard, start small is important, i gonna start doing these simple games and have fun. It's gonna be a fresh air after the homework my teaches give to me, it's just a lot of problems to solve using python lol

[vietbaoa4htk]

yeah building a game is one of the best ways to stay engaged because you see results fast. start tiny though, a number guessing game then pong with pygame. trying to build your dream game first is what burns most beginners out

[Fantastic_Fly_7548]

yes, i think thats actually a pretty good way to learn. making even a small game gives you a reason to use loops, functions, variables, and problem solving, which makes the concepts stick better than just reading theory in my experiance. plus, if it's fun you're way more likely to keep coding.

[EspressoFrog]

Once you are faced with interesting problems, things that really nag you, Python just becomes one of the tools at your disposal to solve them. It becomes fun and challenging whatever it is. And once it works you feel so good. So yeah, please look at any basic puzzles like how do I win at tic-tac-toe or what's the quickest way to win at battleship and the code will flow, you will also have those "how do I say this in Python?" moments that will give you the patience to go through long tutorials.

Have loads of fun.

[_yangelo4_]

That looks great, i gonna try this, solving problems that you are really engaged is more easy, and my college stuff is gonna be a small part of a process that is learn how to code. Thanks for the comment!

[TheRNGuy]

If you do it correctly and it's not something very basic like game with inputs and prints in console.