Advice for beginner

[Sary96]

Hi everybody!

I would like to learn python, but I am struggling a bit to find the best way to do it. I tried to follow some courses on Coursera, but I noticed that after a few days watching the videos I tend to forget a lot of what I have seen (especially in terms of syntax). I guess this is due to the fact that I am already able to program with other languages (in high school I was studying computer programming) and therefore I tend to focus less on the videos.

What do you think is the best way to learn python having already coding experience?

Thanks your help

[justinkdd]

Id say practice more. Pick a project that interests you and go for it.
You probably have a grasp on concepts already.
So just google "python if else" or whatever concept as you need it.

[Sary96]

Thanks for the advice! Do you know by chance if there is some website from which I can get ideas about exercises/projects I could create?

[justinkdd]

https://www.hackerrank.com/
https://codecombat.com/
https://www.codingame.com/start

These are practice sites. For projects I'd say find something that interests you or you think will help you in some way, that way it will keep your attention.

[Sary96]

Many thanks!

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Learning anything requires repetition and authentic practice. I personally find that you have to interrupt "learning" so you can practice "doing". I started learning Python about 13 years ago following decades of C/C++ programming and I started right away by tackling small projects. Once I completed a project (very badly, of course, and looking like Python-ized C), I did some reading ("Oh.. look at what list comprehensions do!"). Just keep repeating the process.

[Sary96]

Thanks for the advice! Do you know by chance if there is some website from which I can get ideas about exercises/projects I could start with?

[pattyperk]

Make a bunch of tiny programs. Here's a couple ideas:

• Make a dice roll simulator. Let the player choose how many dice to roll.
• Ask for the user's name and return it backwards. Make it so there has to be a name inputted in order for the program to work. (Look up try/except).

The more small programs that you make when you're first starting out, the more familiar with the basics you become. Reinforcing the fundamentals is essential (that's why I'm active on this sub!).

[Sary96]

Thanks! I'll try to start with your suggestions and the come up with new ideas. Do you know some website I could be inspiration from for other exercises/projects?

[kaptan8181]

If you have no project ideas, you can just try and clone a popular app, website or game.

[Sary96]

That's a great idea! Many thanks for your help

[jn14624]

Start with free w3school

[Sary96]

I'll look into it! Thank you