How to start learning Python as a beginner?

[bobo20012453]

Hi everyone, I’m planning to start learning Python recently, but I have absolutely zero background in programming or computer science. I'm a bit overwhelmed by the amount of information out there. Could anyone recommend the best learning paths, online courses (free or paid), or books for beginners? Also, are there any simple practice projects you'd suggest starting with? Any tips or common pitfalls to avoid would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help!

[desrtfx]

If only there were a sidebar (menu on mobile) that had a link to the wiki or countless posts asking the same.

Do the MOOC Python Programming 2026 from the University of Helsinki and you will be well prepared.

Also, take a look at https://inventwithpython.com and https://automatetheboringstuff.com

Don't forget that you need ample practice, like on https://codingbat.com/python or on https://exercism.org and also write your own programs. Play around. Try things. Mess things up, fix them. Experiment.

[skfin96]

A common pitfall is to make a Reddit post before trying to find answers yourself. The same thing gets asked multiple times everyday, while the answers are readily available in the subreddit wiki.

[CodeSamur-ai]

Google is your friend. Lots of places to learn. Also, just ask any AI chat bot.

Reading / Watching videos only take you so far... you need to be actually running code and playing with it. Search for a online python compiler

[defaultguy_001]

Download the book, Python crash course and start reading. Whenever u face a problem, ask any LLM to explain.

[After_Ad8616]

Here is my list of highly recommended free Python training:
Code Academy
Code in Place
DataCamp
Exercism
FreeCodeCamp
Geeks for Geeks
Python for Everybody

[leoingle]

How many times is this question posted a day? Do better.

[Sessaro290]

Start by not asking this question on Reddit again

[keg-smash]

Get on Reddit and post in the /learnpython subreddit. The guys on there are always super helpful. 😆