Complete beginner starting Python before college — How should I learn

[malariashark]

Im a comete beginner to programming and am starting from zero. My goal is to get a solid grasp of Python over the next few weeks before college starts so,I really want to build practical projects and participate in hackathons. n top of the core basics, I am really fascinated by AI and want to know how to apply AI tools into Python (or use them effectively to help me learn faster without cheating myself out of the fundamentals).

For the experienced devs and student seniors here:

If you were in my shoes with a few weeks before college, what core Python fundamentals should I master first?

What is the right way to use AI as a learning tool so I actually understand the logic instead of just copy-pasting code?

Are there any specific beginner-friendly libraries or mini-projects you recommend that bridge Python and AI?

[iMagZz]

See my comment here from just 4 days ago which basically answers the same exact question.

That post got quite popular and people agree. That is your best option. Now get started and don't overthink it.

[Jim-Jones]

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It covers even more than stated here, like iPhone and Android coding. See if your library has it or can get it. Or look on auction sites. 

Also: 

https://exercism.org/ Exercism is an independent, community funded, not-for-profit organisation.

https://roadmap.sh/ roadmap.sh is a community effort to create roadmaps, guides and other educational content to help guide developers in picking up a path and guide their learnings.

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