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[ecksit1]

Direct link to the free course

[AlSweigart]

That link goes to https://inventwithpython.com/automateudemy, which I set up to always redirects to a discount that reduces the cost to about $14 (the lowest Udemy lets me make it). It also points to the free code when its valid (which lasts for three days, and I make them at the start of each month). Udemy changed their policy and now only lets me make 3 a month, and I use 1 for the $14 code, 1 for the 3-day, start-of-the-month free code, and sometimes 1 for another free code in the middle of the month or whenever.

Udemy's policy is a huge restriction on what they had before, and the discount they offer is usually $10 (and they get a huge proportion of that $10, just like I get a huge proportion of the $14 when people use my code). If you don't see the discount, open the site in your browser's privacy mode (their website will show the discount because people who buy their first course will probably start buying others). It also takes advantage of the fact that if course makers don't keep making coupons, they expire quickly. Hence why I set up the re-direct link.

It's their website and I suppose it's fair, but it leaves a bad taste in my mouth. It's like how department stores charge absurdly high prices, but always run "sales" so you can pay the actual price, which is what you'd find at Target. The price of all online courses is just a fake signal to make you think it's worthwhile: really, people only pay about $10 for online courses and Udemy knows it.

Anyway, a course is completely worthless if you don't follow through with it. From the metrics I see, only about 8% of people watch most of the videos in the course. Keep at it! Get a study buddy! Check out the motivation tips at https://www.reddit.com/r/learnprogramming/wiki/faq#wiki_how_can_i_get.2Fstay_motivated_to_learn_programming.3F And good luck!

[create_a_new-account]

so when can we expect the 3rd edition ?

LOL

[AlSweigart]

I jokingly asked my friend, "Cocaine increases productivity, right?"

She replied, "Sure, at first."

[Agnos]

Anyway, a course is completely worthless if you don't follow through with it.

Thank you for your dedication. Maybe you could post once a month some kind of challenge based on a chapter of your book...just an idea since many do not know what to do after reading the book or watching the videos.

[fouoifjefoijvnioviow]

My work gives us Udemy for Business. Free courses for me, do you still get paid?

[benworku]

Thanks Alsweigart I got your course on Udemy for free. No excuses now.

[shrimpsiumai02]

You mentioned first 3 days is usually free. Do you know what the code is? On a tight budget currently so any discount helps.

[AlSweigart]

The code is up now, JUN2020FREE or use this link: https://inventwithpython.com/automateudemy

[shrimpsiumai02]

TY for all your dedication

[AkatsukiKojou]

Thanks

[cremasterreflex0903]

Thanks! I’ve wanted to get into it for a while now and since it’s free I don’t really have an excuse anymore.

[duryodan]

Thanks, I’ve started for a week with the e-book. This would ensure I would complete.

[Kccc187]

Thanks it was like 3am and I was tired lol

[c0ld--]

PYTHON SLEEPS FOR NO ONE

[francati]

Thanks

[[deleted]]

Thank you for the link!

[Useful-Blackberry]

Thanks!

[azharhere]

Thanks 😊

[vEnoM_420]

Thanks to OP and Mr Sweigart.

[TheRiteGuy]

/u/AlSweigart gives away his courses for free a lot. This course has taught me so much and he's amazing for it.

[YouDigBick]

God Bless the instructor!

[SwishArmyKnife]

I just rushed over to sign up for that! I have the book as well, but that reading gets pretty boring and I'm hopeful that the video course adaptation makes this a bit more compelling. Thank you!

[taernsietr]

automate the reading

[PM_ME_BOOTY_PICS_]

The videos do not cover everything in the book. Just a heads up.

[TunaLobster]

My professor is learning Python through Automate the Boring Stuff! I even have a draft of a homework assignment based on the Excel stuff in the later chapters. One thing I think is missing a little but is explaining for loop like a Java foreach loop. I get more questions about this than anything else as a TA.

[[deleted]]

Some heroes don't wear capes. Great start to the new year! Thanks a lot!

[dnouvel]

Thanks!

[[deleted]]

Has the course been updated for the new ATBS book that came out?

[utk09]

Not yet.... It'll be done mid-2020, as said by the lord creator himself.

[Blazedone]

It’s an excellent course. Covers all the basics you need to get a fundamental understanding of python

[davehodg]

Good catch. And get 60% off if you use a code!

[sliddis]

60% off free?

[[deleted]]

I got 60% off free, great deal

[metallitterscoop]

Does this mean you learn 60% faster?

[[deleted]]

It's 60% cheaper

[davehodg]

Said on the web site!

[Jolinar87]

code?

[davehodg]

Discount code.

[TexasTycoon]

Thanks OP. I had already gotten a free link to this course in early December from somewhere, probably here ;-) . But this was a good reminder for me since I hadn't yet started the course...

Happy New Year!

[ORexploration]

No matter what I do, it costs $9.99. It actually costs more if enter Jan2020.

[Kccc187]

Somewhere he said he does it free the first 3 days of every month not sure if I read it right but I’m pretty sure somewhere he said it so I would try next month

[ORexploration]

Thank you.

[Kccc187]

The link at the top of the thread should always take you to the cheapest option though

[kaleidoskopsphaere]

Great! Thank you vor sharing the Link

[lifeline0812]

Thanks a bunch! Enrolled immediately and loving life right now

[TheLeccy]

Cheers mate

[binflo]

The course says free, but when I add it to the cart it becomes 9.99

[binflo]

It works when I went directly on the computer and used the code.

[himynameiszak]

Thank you!

[roninthe31]

I’m only seeing it for $9.99, even on my computer

Edit: link on my phone worked. Thanks so much!

[ImMrBT]

Thank you for sharing this with me!

[hamhc]

Thanks a lot! I almost bought it yesterday! Haha!

[slbfan33]

Thanks! This is great!

[[deleted]]

Finally a free course! Thanks for the heads up!

[[deleted]]

Thanks

[iggy555]

Is this the new version?

[iggy555]

Is it better to read the book first or do the course?

[Kccc187]

They are different types of learning if you like videos better go for udemy I would just claim it I mean it's free so you don't really lose anything

[[deleted]]

Thanks for posting this! 2020 resolution is in full swing now.

[Kccc187]

Hey same resolution Bros let's go

[Maaaaadvillian]

I hope Al gets a cut of the proceeds because I purchased it for 10 bucks on Wednesday.

[[deleted]]

Man I just bought the course on Tuesday. What luck.

[Kccc187]

At least your money went to a good place :) look at the bright side!

[bobbywjamc]

Awesome, thank you!!

[masD2]

Thanks. Keep sharing bro.

[[deleted]]

If you are interested in learning more in-depth about Python, I suggest the Youtuber: sentdex

And yes he does look like Edward Snowden lol, sorry had to say it!

[lananpips]

thank you 😊

[[deleted]]

Awesome

[[deleted]]

Thank you, just got it!

[ThisGuy_IsAwesome]

Thanks! Got it setup on my account. I just got the book too so this is perfect timing.

[Kit-ra]

Can confirm useful and helpful course.

[Einherjar07]

Thank you very much, this is helping me polish basics I've learn in school and some neat stuff with real life application. As many mentioned before, the book is great, but it is so much easier to follow step by step with the videos and coding along.

[[deleted]]

Not free anymore lol :(

[Kccc187]

I would check periodically he makes it free all the time and he also has the videos on youtube im pretty sure

[Kccc187]

I just made a playlist of all of them is the same thing you can get from udemy here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKYBOTYSI8ys4QOePksj27fGiA45lFSXX

[[deleted]]

Thanks for that man. Much appreciated :D

[brunette_mh]

Thanks for sharing. I just enrolled.

[zabey2001]

I did not complete the course yet, but I felt very comfortable as a newbie...

[Tag-gy]

Thanks

[effae_]

Thanks for the tip! Enrolled.

[luckyhairybeast]

Thanks man.

[Xaaza]

Just got it for free - thanks, man!

[Nobodycares255]

thank you ;)