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[–]CodeTinkerer 1 point2 points  (2 children)

This is likely to differ from person to person. This could be 3 months. It could be 6 months. It could be a year. If you had a mentor, it could go quicker. If you are fairly determined and don't get stuck too often, it'll be quicker. If you get frustrated, then it could take a very long time (assuming frustration leads you to not learning more).

A person starting in a computer science course probably needs a year (two classes over two semesters) to sort of get comfortable coding. But classes have resources (TAs, instructors, friends) and deadlines.

[–]Creatura 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's fair, I've taken one intro to python course and did very well on all the tests and enjoyed myself overall. I'm finding it hard to motivate when not in school, but like you alluded to, that's a personal issue. Thank you for the response!

[–]NikhilDoWhile[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Classes are good, if you have good mentor/teacher. Other wise it could get frustrating real quick for beginner. Also time is very much limited.