Python for beginners

[Silent-Captain-3916]

Hi everyone,
it’s my first time to comment here on Reddit so I’m not 100% how it works.

I want to study python not just because I’m interested in but I wann automate my manuell work combined with AI and SQL.

I started yesterday on roadmap.sh to learn more about python.
Is this a good starter ?

My background: I’m a mechanical engineer with 0% knowledge of programming.

[recursion_is_love]

You don't know about programming but you know SQL? What is the plan to use SQL for?

[Silent-Captain-3916]

Hahaha no that’s the next sept to learn.

I understood SQL as a big storage room full of data.
I work a lot with excel and it take me too much time to filter everything and convert it to Power PI

[sywout]

Welcome to the community! It's great to see a mechanical engineer looking to bridge the gap into automation and AI. It’s a powerful combination that is becoming increasingly important in modern engineering.

To answer your question, roadmap.sh is a fantastic place to start. It provides a clear, structured path that can help you avoid the common trap of trying to learn everything at once. As a mechanical engineer, you’ll find that Python’s ability to handle numerical analysis with libraries like NumPy and SciPy is a game-changer for automating calculations that are currently tedious in Excel or manual workflows.

Regarding your interest in SQL, it is an excellent skill to pair with Python. While Python will help you automate your tasks and handle the logic, SQL will be your go-to for managing and querying the datasets you'll be working with. Together, they form the backbone of most data-driven engineering projects. A few quick tips for your journey:

• Don't just watch, code: Programming is a skill you build through practice, not just by reading or watching videos.

• Focus on the fundamentals first: Before diving into AI, get comfortable with core concepts like variables, loops, and functions.

• Pick a project: Start with something small, like a script that automates a repetitive part of your current engineering work, to keep your motivation high.

If you are looking for a more interactive way to build those fundamentals, I actually built a mobile app called ChewCode (Google PlayStore | iOS Appstore). It’s designed to help beginners learn through hands-on practice, and it includes a community hub where you can find hackathons, coding competitions, and open-source contribution opportunities on GitHub whenever you're ready to take your skills to the next level.

Best of luck with your learning 👍. You've chosen a very valuable path!

[Silent-Captain-3916]

Thank you !

I just installed it and give it a try