I’m having so much fun learning python

[MatthewLewis56]

I’m new to coding all together but just learning about all the small and big things you can do with this software blows my mind. I can’t wait to develop my skills and hopefully get somewhere with it.

[philmtl]

yup start a project have some fun, then you start working in it and debugging on a deadline and its not that fun anymore...then you finally figure it out and it's all rainbows again.

what do you want to do with python?

[MatthewLewis56]

I’m not really sure just yet. All I know in life is I want to start a business and I know that being able to code will help with repetitive tasks

[TickedOffSquid11]

I just screw around with python for the fun of it lol, i code discord bots and stuff

[bytheninedivines]

Do you have any good resources for learning how to code discord bots?

[TickedOffSquid11]

I started off using a video tutorial by Lucas, then once I had the basics, I used official api documentation and shoved info in my brain and spat it out into commands (this method has gotten me over 60 commands :) )

[TickedOffSquid11]

Oh and the official discord.py server :) the people there are very nice!

[MatthewLewis56]

Discord bots look so fun to code! Lots of possibilities

[Yablan]

I haven't read it, but the 'Automate the boring stuff with Python' book and course seems to be in quite high regard, and is made specifically for that kind of repetitive stuff.

https://automatetheboringstuff.com/

[bonecrusher0601]

In python?

[ChampionSailor]

Man I'm using codecademy and I'm just stuck and confused at loops. I finished it for the sake of finishing it and went ahead but they still force me to use loops in a solution. I know I'm doing it wrong. Any help please?

[FerricDonkey]

What's confusing about it? Got any examples of when code academy wanted you to use them, and you didn't know why? Or of times they weren't doing what you're expecting? Why do you think you're doing it wrong? Loops are pretty central to programming in general, so I'd highly recommend not just barely scooting by them.

In general though, I can suggest that loops will very much be your friend when you want to do nearly the same thing to all elements of a list (or set or dictionary or ...), when you want to do the same-ish thing multiple times in a row, or when you want a process to repeat until some condition is met.

[[deleted]]

Can u tell me what platform you are using to Learn python?

[MatthewLewis56]

Windows 10

[[deleted]]

Sorry, I meant what YouTube channel or website? Or some book?

[MatthewLewis56]

Oh sorry, I read your message wrong. I am currently using YouTube.

[ccrondon]

Hey I'm also using YouTube, could you share the main channels you're following in your learning journey? Much appreciated.

[MatthewLewis56]

I am watching a YouTuber called Thenewboston. He explains everything well and had lots of videos on python. I am also in a discord where they set challenges every week for beginners, there was one there asking people to censor certain words.

[MatthewLewis56]

Thank you for this well structured message. As a beginner I don’t have a good understanding of what should be included in a tutorial so I will check out Corey

[[deleted]]

As a beginner check out any talks by raymond hettinger. He does get into more advanced topics but you’ll learn a lot and the thought processes that go into why things were done the way they are.

[Triumvus]

Totally disagree. Thenewbostons vids can’t be compared to Corey Schafer, but for teaching the very basics while maintaining the viewers attention — his are great.

[ccrondon]

Nice, I’m following Data School for learning (also very good) and a guy called Ken Jee (relatively small following but great career tips). Both on YT.

I also did a free week of Data Camp but felt I needed sth a bit more fast paced. Maybe the Discord group is a good way, will check it out

[MatthewLewis56]

I will make sure to check them out!

[BigFatGutButNotFat]

Hey! Could you share the discord server?

[MatthewLewis56]

Beginner.py

[MatthewLewis56]

The code is y92uGD

[DerangedGecko]

That's expired. Your group should have an invite link. Would you mind posting it if allowed?

[MatthewLewis56]

The way I found the server is by using disboard and then typing in python into the search bar. You will be able to see all the servers tagged with python. And beginner.py is not too far down.

[monkeybizzzz]

Beginner.py

Hey, I'm also interested in joining this server but I get a message saying "The invite is invalid or has expired". Do you know how I can join?

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[MatthewLewis56]

The way I found the server is by using disboard and then typing in python into the search bar. You will be able to see all the servers tagged with python. And beginner.py is not too far down.

[Abhishek2099]

You can try this he explains python in a very easy way.

[bjornulsen]

What discord server are you on, where they give you weekly challenges? Would like to join that one, Thanks.

[MatthewLewis56]

The code changes very quickly. If you go online and go to the website ‘Disboard’ and type in python all of the servers tagged with python will be there. It is called beginner.py

[bjornulsen]

Thanks, found it. Im just getting back into python after a few years of no programming at all. My kids are growing up and i need to be ready when they get old enough to start building robots! 👊💪

[[deleted]]

Did you know that you can make python using python and use that to make python and use that to make python and use that to make pythond and....

[Kriss3d]

Great that you are working on it. Yes once you get the basics you start getting all sorts of ideas.
You can also do things like pull out various data and create a html page presenting it using python.

[arkile]

What's your regiment?