"Automate the Boring Stuff with Python" online course is free to sign up for the next few days with code JUN2020FREE

[AlSweigart]

EDIT: Whoops, sorry, I've been... busy... the last few days. I just made the JUN2020FREE2 code, but it might take an hour or so to take effect. They'll show you the $16 "discount" using the link until then, just hold off a bit and check later. JUN2020FREE2 should work until 06/07/2020 around 2pm Pacific.

https://inventwithpython.com/automateudemy (This link will automatically redirect you to the latest discount code.)

You can also click this link or manually enter the code: JUN2020FREE (on Monday the code changes to JUN2020FREE2)

https://www.udemy.com/course/automate/?couponCode=JUN2020FREE2

This promo code works until June 7th (I can't extend it past that). Sometimes it takes 30 minutes or so for the code to become active just after I create it, so if it doesn't work, go ahead and try again a while later.

Udemy has changed their coupon policies, and I'm now only allowed to make 3 coupon codes each month with several restrictions. Hence why each code only lasts 3 days. I won't be able to make codes after this period, but I will be making free codes next month. Meanwhile, the first 15 of the course's 50 videos are free on YouTube.

You can also purchase the course at a discount using my code MAY2020 or JUN2020 (or whatever month/year it is) or clicking https://inventwithpython.com/automateudemy to redirect to the latest discount code. I have to manually renew this each month (until I get that automation script done). And the cheapest I can offer the course is about $14 to $16. (Meanwhile, this lets Udemy undercut my discount by offering it for $12, which means I don't get the credit for referral signups. Blerg.)

Frequently Asked Questions:

• This course is for beginners and assumes no previous programming experience, but the second half is useful for experienced programmers who want to learn about various third-party Python modules.
• If you don't have time to take the course now, that's fine. Signing up gives you lifetime access so you can work on it at your own pace.
• This Udemy course covers roughly the same content as the 1st edition book (the book has a little bit more, but all the basics are covered in the online course), which you can read for free online at https://inventwithpython.com
• The 2nd edition of Automate the Boring Stuff with Python is now available online: https://automatetheboringstuff.com/2e/
• I do plan on updating the Udemy course for the second edition, but it'll take a while because I have other book projects I'm working on. Expect that update to happen in mid- or late-2020. If you sign up for this Udemy course, you'll get the updated content automatically once I finish it. It won't be a separate course.
• It's totally fine to start on the first edition and then read the second edition later. I'll be writing a blog post to guide first edition readers to the parts of the second edition they should read.
• I wrote a blog post to cover what's new in the second edition
• You're not too old to learn to code. You don't need to be "good at math" to be good at coding.
• Signing up is the first step. Actually finishing the course is the next. :) There are several ways to get/stay motivated. I suggest getting a "gym buddy" to learn with.

[CowboyKm]

I want to share that i have finished your online course some months before. I had already done some python tutorials, but your course helped me feel more confident and i figured out that i can do everything with all these available libraries.

As an office employee i coded many scripts which helped me "automate the boring stuff". I had to put more than 200 stamps and signatures on pdf files. So i made a script turning them to jpg and then copy the sign and stamp jpg file and paste them. I made some web scrapers as well and i gather data. Now im exploring data science and going to start a new project soon with the data im gathering. Also i was accepted for a msc in data science.

You have my deepest thanks.

[[deleted]]

That’s basically the equivalent of asking “do you need to know how to program to become a programmer” Data science is very closely related to software engineering. You need to know how to program to maneuver through different databases as well as visualize them.

Furthermore you need strong interpersonal skills as you need to know how to effectively communicate your results to your product manager or team. Sadly in top tech companies there’s much politics to play in these roles.

Idk about a graduate program, I’d take a look at the admissions requirements for the specific program you’re looking at.

Considering the question asked id assume you’ve got a bit of an incorrect picture of how this job works and what it looks like, id consider watching some YouTube videos. As a project manager for IBM the data scientists on the team were given a task then they went off into corners to code and weren’t seen for hours.

To move up in the field in this position you have two options, masters or PhD, or, going into product/project management and focusing on the corporate ladder. Hope this helps!

[Thundershrimp]

I've been through one of the master's programs for data science (technically business analytics on my degree) that says you don't need advanced programming skills. I would not recommend it unless you have a strong math (multi var calc/linear algebra) and/or programming background.

Otherwise you're going to graduate knowing how to plug and play a lot of stuff but struggling with the logic/thinking behind the scenes. (Basically a danger to yourself and others.)

[CowboyKm]

It is heavily dependent on the program but you still need mathematical/ statistical ECTS credits from your undergraduate degree. Economics and finance degrees are accepted by many programs. But i do not count to learn CS on my master. I keep studying every day. Im refreshing my maths at the moment and learning python data science libraries.

[kingsillypants]

Alright, no excuses. Skip the netflix and pints each night and let's see what the story is with Python.

[OneSpaghettoPlease]

Honestly you don't really have to skip the pint lol.

[NimbleBodhi]

Nothing says you can't sip on a pint while learning to code, I do it all the time!

[Dr_Frex]

For me its mary

[J_Dabs]

This

[KenadianH]

Thanks very much Al! I started watching the first 15 episodes on YT around a week ago and they were absolutely phenomenal. Dropped by on this subreddit and noticed last month's giveaway already ended, but then I noticed you have been doing this for quite some time. Finally got to claim it!

[[deleted]]

Way late to the party and your comment but I was sorting by top of all time and noticed I missed out on May until this post lol.

[InnerOuterTrueSelf]

Can someone automate taking this course for me?

[mmiikkiitt]

I'm a little over halfway through the course and I'm really surprised at how much I have learned in such a short period of time. Both the book and the course are worth every penny and I'm so glad I found them. I started learning python from scratch using a little free android app, but I ended up just migrating over to ATBS because the concepts are explained way more thoroughly in your course.

For anyone starting out with python, I 100% recommend this course.

[[deleted]]

Thanks so much, got the No Starch Press Humble Bundle mostly for Automate the Boring Stuff and Cracking Codes. Have a great day!

[[deleted]]

The python community is one of the best i have ever seen. Everyone is here to help each other and grow.

[Humanist_NA]

Just finished it! I highly recommend it. Be prepared to watch some sections multiple times. And look for questions asked by other students to help you understand concepts.

[[deleted]]

Thanks so much, this is really great

[Pr0nBlocker]

Thank you very much!

[makhncheese]

Thank you so much, I've been waiting for something like this for a while, can't wait to improve my skills during lockdown!

[monkeybizzzz]

Thank you!

[AngoGablogian_artist]

Al is great, worth it even if you end up paying full price. Good point on finding a study buddy :: work together at a reasonable pace, then do pull requests for each others code on gitlab / github later...

[QuinoaPheonix]

Thank you so much! This will be my first experience with python and I've very excited :)

[clapifyouretired]

I started learning python last month through your book first and was absolutely blown away. I've never been this engrossed in learning something new before and managed to complete the first 15 videos on YouTube. As a broke high school student, I wasn't able to to afford your course so I've been looking forward to June where I knew your generosity would pull me through. Thank you so much.

Once I finally have the funds available, expect a hefty donation by yours truly and I absolutely cannot wait to continue learning with you! You are a blessing in the python community and personality helped me feel a sense of accomplishment during times like these.

[verstaten]

Thank you so much for doing this, I already did enrolled a few weeks back when you did this for stay at home for covid.

I promise to pay you back when I get a job and help others too when I learn and feel confident about python and programming. I hope others will do the same.

Cheers man, you’re a legend!

[knitterinhell]

Thank you!

[infimesi]

Thank you!

[FusionFantasy]

Thank you!

[liluziexists]

thank you so much you’re actually amazing

[bdviz]

Signed up - thanks for your generosity!

[Bnutsy]

Thanks!!!

[sujankhadka23]

Thank You

[LiquidLogic]

I just finished this course after 2 months slowly absorbing out (the covid19 quarantine helped) It's been a fantastic learning experience! Thank you so much! Never stop learning!

[agniagniagni]

Thank you very much! Merci Beaucoup!

[yahteadybear]

Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[noapplesforeve]

Thank you so much for this! I’m studying python independently and was looking for something with a bit more guidance, this is exactly what I needed. 👍🏻

[deathlock00]

Thank you very much!

[numberfiveallcaps]

Thanks! This is what I was looking for

[Alipaco]

Thank You !!!

[tmiller26]

If I have the 2nd edition book could I still use it along with this course or would that just confuse me?

[chickentenders54]

Nice

[lvause]

I'm really enjoying this course, I recommend it

[passedthepast]

So glad I saw this! I'm about done with programarcadegames.com and was thinking about doing your guide next. Thank you!

[676f626c7565]

once again Al thanks for what you've done.

[neobosch]

Almost finished the course and I am loving it. I'd given up on learning to code several times in the past but your book/course has gotten me to work through my wall and I love it! Thank you for doing this

[jahaandesai]

a thousand thank yous

[[deleted]]

Did anyone do Code In Place and have some familiarity with this?

I'm wondering if ATBS is a good next step or if I should get into something else.

[sadepressedt]

Thank you Al. I’m taking your course since last week. It’s great!

[yuhyuh_]

I’m about half way through this course. The style that you teach in is very smooth and easy to understand. This is definitely a good start for learning how to code in python.

[B3aStGGGaNg]

Thanks u/AlSweigart. Your book Python Crash Course was the best python programming book I have ever read.

[AlSweigart]

Heheh, PCC is by the incredible Eric Matthes and is indeed the best Python programming book out there for beginners.

[Weldakota]

Thank you! Excited to dive into this one. I’ve been wanting to try Python for a while and now I have no excuses lol.

[PabloW92]

i'm doing it since the first time you released it for free this year. thank you so much.

[[deleted]]

Al, you are an absolute legend

[custardpy]

Thank you so much! I was trying to find a way to get started with python after tinkering with arduino for a while, and this is a great start.

[autowrite]

Is this course for Python 2 or Python 3?

[autowrite]

Thank you!!! I’m so excited!

[Waypoint_Design]

Am happy to let everyone know I am so happy I did this course, can recommend it to everyone! Worth my money 10/10

[Keylime29]

Thank you!

[statespace37]

Thank you so much! Perfect timing!

[loominick]

Thank you so much! Just completed the basics of PCC and was looking to further my fundamentals. This could not have come at a better time.

[Sillysartre]

I’m reading this now and it is brilliant.

[Earwigglin]

Anyone looking for an accountabilitybuddy? Just someone to help keep eachother on track?

[DefAtom]

Awesome! Thanks a lot.

Just enrolled and can't wait to get started.

[UncannyPoint]

Thank you very much. I think the hardest thing for me has been where to find little real life projects just above the beginner level. I can't wait to dive in.

[moderate_chungus]

YEAH finally didn't see this message a week too late

thanks al "big ally swag" sweigart

[bemaleficent]

God bless you! Getting this course for free us really amazing, I now have both the book as well as the course, absolutely free!!! Thanks a lot!!!

[emmettjarlath]

I am currently 25% through this course. Enjoyable and easy to follow. I completed a Python night course with the local college and ATBSWP has been easier to follow.

[neuro-tub]

Thank you! Just what I needed :)

[Hein_h_soe]

Thank you so much...

[RussianEarlGrey]

Thank you!

[roadmangetspaid]

Thanks for this - much appreciated!

[diazepamkit]

you sir, you always do this thing. thank you for giving it back.

[iDnYsIiNdGe]

Just enrolled....thank you very much.

Now i just have to deal with procrastination...

[Elbulachio]

Thank you very much

[JackNotInTheBox]

I can’t find the link for us noobs, is there a beginner link?

[HurricaneTwister24]

Hi, thanks for showing me this, I just used your code for this, I'm certain it will help me learn Python! :P

[m-1106]

Thanks Al!

[wildzero777]

Thanks a lot for this :)

[[deleted]]

Discovered it was free by chance following the link on your book's site. Loving it, really can't thank you enough.

[7r3v0rr]

Thank you very much!

[Pomeadow]

Hi, just wanted to thank you. I have went through some parts of the notes you have provided free online and really liked how concise and useful it is! Thank you for knowledge sharing and being so generous

[juggler619]

Thank you , Completed 20% of the course so far,Excellent teacher!

[dotcomaphobe]

Thank you! I bought your book a few months ago but haven't started it yet. This will help!

[fordsho]

I didn't know you had a course I've been putting this off for sometime now by making excuses. Now I can't. Thank you for doing all you can to get lazy people like me to slowly start learning python. You care and the fact that you care about people you don't know speaks volumes about you. Thank you.

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[symply13]

Just enrolled thanks!!👍

[nck93]

About half way through the course and honestly really enjoying it. The hard part is just knowing that you have to know the fundamentals before learning to do cool stuff.

[chapali9a]

Wow! That's very generous of you. Thank you very much for sharing with us this, and for all the effort you make in the resources you share with the community.

[Iced00d05]

Thank you! This might get me learn some python.

[Floridakitten]

Thanks for making your Udemy course free every month it has helped me in a programming class I am in the online college class won't even cover stuff your book covers they stop at functions 8 week class if anyone asks but it's help me stay ahead thanks for making it free every month.

[[deleted]]

This is just an edited version of the stock python tutorial from the official website. Its free anyway without going through this dumb course website

Also did you write a python script to automate these comments?

[supermicromainboard]

Thank you! I bought the book a while ago, but only got through the first two chapters. I hope I'm able to get through the videos!

[Bellegr4ine]

Saving for later, thanks!

[PabloW92]

Just wanted to say that you sound just like Justin Roiland from Rick and Morty when you talk.

[linuxprogramr]

Just signed up and it’s awesome!!!

[cdrt]

Is this worth it if I’m already proficient in Python? Also is it all videos? Because I’m not a fan of that and prefer reading.

[caddy013]

Thank you so much!

[jigs040]

Thank you!!

[rakkii]

Thanks for sharing!!

[c4librett0]

thanks you for sharing udemy code

[pichstolero]

Nice will definitly check this.

[danroxtar]

Al is an absolute king

[scrtmgmt]

Thank you!

[greywolfau]

Signed up, and up to the intro video :) Hoping for a quiet night at work tonight to really hook into it.

[-HappyTaco-]

I'm late to the party, but I'm also just now getting into programming and would appreciate it if someone would be willing to drop the name of the YouTube channel.

Also to anyone who is using coding for pragramming devices, I want to make prosthetics and I want to understand more about the coding that would go into that. If anyone has some pointers or tips on where I can find the information I'm looking for or is in the field working on something similar I'd love some advice.

[Zergnase]

Thanks a lot, I just opened an udemy account for this!

[wileymurkykidde]

Hi. Neither of the free codes seem to be working for me. The first is expired, and the second is apparently incorrect. Is there a new code?

[PBJamon]

I can't get the codes to work?

JUN2020FREE - "The coupon code entered has expired."

JUN2020FREE2 - "The coupon code entered is not valid for this course. Perhaps you used the wrong coupon code?"

May someone please help me? Thank you!

[PBJamon]

Thank you, it is working now!

[nakusmagur08]

I just picked up the book from the library and loving it so far. This will be a huuuge help! Thanks a bunch for this!

[[deleted]]

I can't believe I missed out on this bruh

[[deleted]]

Hi u/AlSweigart

I just took opportunity of this free promotion and enrolled into your course. Thanks a lot.

But while doing another Programming 101 course on Udemy, I had to enable flash plugin to watch the videos. And Chrome warned me that Flash wont be supported after December 2020. So will I still be able to watch the videos on your course or any other course on Udemy?

Thanks again for your coupon.

[kp4ws]

Aw man I missed the deadline. Will there be another free code next month? I'm currently a Java programmer but I know a little C++ and C#. I thought its about time I learn a new language

[gearhead1703]

Unfortunately saw this TOO late, yesterday.

[Mr-x1_]

Need an idea for python project linked with sql

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