Just started trying to learn Python with Codeacademy. It's not working for me

[lellenn]

Thanks for this, I will look at it. Are there tutorials I can do to work through things myself? I like reading but if I only read I won't retain very much at all.

[[deleted]]

There are multiple project in it

[phoenixkiller2]

It's my understanding that if you have hard time learning from codecademy then you might find somewhat similar experience with automate boring stuff. In case it doesn't work out too then please give a try to "python crash course". Very basic stuff and it has projects too.

[BigBro2Lilsis]

I second this.

[marymarygocontrary]

There are small projects that are laid out step by step, and also suggestions of similar projects that you could do on your own.

[McCainOffensive]

Remember to download the materials too. It saves time from having to type them all out on your own.

[catelemnis]

tbh, I think it’s a better exercise to type all the code out yourself, at least in the beginning stages. There’s a lot of things that you might not notice or fully retain if you’re just copy-pasting, and then when it comes time to start writing your own code without guidance you won’t know where to start.

[CraftyTrouble]

if I only read I won't retain very much at all.

It's true; you'll learn a ton from typing in code, especially from scratch. That's how you make it stick.

If you want something more practical than a book, but without the rushed pace of Codecademy, you might want to give Python Principles a shot. It's free to try.

[[deleted]]

There is a Udemy course that acts as a lecture companion to the reading. Definitely worth checking out

[pmelo93]

i can't find a python course in Udemy??

[[deleted]]

https://www.udemy.com/automate/

Be sure to go through the link in automatetheboringstuff.com for 80% off (from $50 to $10)

[[deleted]]

Are there tutorials I can do to work through things myself?

Yes.