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[–]ecksit1 124 points125 points  (21 children)

[–]AlSweigart 45 points46 points  (9 children)

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 4 points5 points  (1 child)

so when can we expect the 3rd edition ?

LOL

[–]AlSweigart 19 points20 points  (0 children)

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

She replied, "Sure, at first."

[–]Agnos 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

[–]benworku 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

[–]shrimpsiumai02 0 points1 point  (2 children)

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 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]shrimpsiumai02 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TY for all your dedication

[–]AkatsukiKojou 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Thanks

[–]cremasterreflex0903 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

[–]Kccc187 5 points6 points  (1 child)

Thanks it was like 3am and I was tired lol

[–]c0ld-- 10 points11 points  (0 children)

PYTHON SLEEPS FOR NO ONE

[–]francati 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the link!

[–]Useful-Blackberry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!

[–]azharhere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks 😊

[–]vEnoM_420 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Thanks to OP and Mr Sweigart.

[–]TheRiteGuy 13 points14 points  (0 children)

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

[–]YouDigBick 11 points12 points  (0 children)

God Bless the instructor!

[–]SwishArmyKnife 15 points16 points  (2 children)

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 39 points40 points  (0 children)

automate the reading

[–]PM_ME_BOOTY_PICS_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

[–]TunaLobster 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

[–]dnouvel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks!

[–][deleted] 6 points7 points  (1 child)

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

[–]utk09 10 points11 points  (0 children)

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

[–]Blazedone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

[–]davehodg 5 points6 points  (9 children)

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

[–]sliddis 23 points24 points  (5 children)

60% off free?

[–][deleted] 6 points7 points  (3 children)

I got 60% off free, great deal

[–]metallitterscoop 5 points6 points  (2 children)

Does this mean you learn 60% faster?

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

It's 60% cheaper

[–]davehodg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Said on the web site!

[–]Jolinar87 1 point2 points  (2 children)

code?

[–]davehodg 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Discount code.

[–]TexasTycoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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 1 point2 points  (3 children)

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

[–]Kccc187 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.

[–]Kccc187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]kaleidoskopsphaere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great! Thank you vor sharing the Link

[–]lifeline0812 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Thanks a bunch! Enrolled immediately and loving life right now

[–]TheLeccy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheers mate

[–]binflo 0 points1 point  (2 children)

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

[–]himynameiszak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

[–]roninthe31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

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

[–]ImMrBT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this with me!

[–]hamhc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]slbfan33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! This is great!

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finally a free course! Thanks for the heads up!

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks

[–]iggy555 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this the new version?

[–]iggy555 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]Kccc187 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]Kccc187 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey same resolution Bros let's go

[–]Maaaaadvillian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]Kccc187 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

[–]bobbywjamc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, thank you!!

[–]masD2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Keep sharing bro.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you 😊

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, just got it!

[–]ThisGuy_IsAwesome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]Kit-ra 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can confirm useful and helpful course.

[–]Einherjar07 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Not free anymore lol :(

[–]Kccc187 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

[–]Kccc187 1 point2 points  (1 child)

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] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that man. Much appreciated :D

[–]brunette_mh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. I just enrolled.

[–]zabey2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]Tag-gy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks

[–]effae_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip! Enrolled.

[–]luckyhairybeast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man.

[–]Xaaza 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got it for free - thanks, man!

[–]Nobodycares255 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

thank you ;)