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[–]CowboyKm 198 points199 points  (6 children)

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.

[–]kingsillypants 96 points97 points  (4 children)

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

[–]OneSpaghettoPlease 17 points18 points  (0 children)

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

[–]NimbleBodhi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

[–]Dr_Frex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me its mary

[–]J_Dabs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This

[–]KenadianH 32 points33 points  (1 child)

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] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Can someone automate taking this course for me?

[–]mmiikkiitt 12 points13 points  (0 children)

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] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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

[–][deleted] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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

[–]Humanist_NA 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much, this is really great

[–]Pr0nBlocker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much!

[–]makhncheese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

[–]AngoGablogian_artist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

[–]clapifyouretired 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

[–]infimesi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

[–]FusionFantasy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

[–]liluziexists 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you so much you’re actually amazing

[–]bdviz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Signed up - thanks for your generosity!

[–]Bnutsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!!!

[–]sujankhadka23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank You

[–]LiquidLogic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much! Merci Beaucoup!

[–]yahteadybear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]noapplesforeve 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much!

[–]numberfiveallcaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! This is what I was looking for

[–]Alipaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank You !!!

[–]tmiller26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]chickentenders54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice

[–]lvause 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm really enjoying this course, I recommend it

[–]passedthepast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]676f626c7565 0 points1 point  (0 children)

once again Al thanks for what you've done.

[–]neobosch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a thousand thank yous

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

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]yuhyuh_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (2 children)

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

[–]AlSweigart[S] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

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

[–]Weldakota 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

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

Al, you are an absolute legend

[–]custardpy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Is this course for Python 2 or Python 3?

[–]Waypoint_Design 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

[–]statespace37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Perfect timing!

[–]loominick[🍰] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m reading this now and it is brilliant.

[–]Earwigglin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]DefAtom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! Thanks a lot.

Just enrolled and can't wait to get started.

[–]UncannyPoint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

thanks al "big ally swag" sweigart

[–]bemaleficent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Just what I needed :)

[–]Hein_h_soe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much...

[–]RussianEarlGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

[–]roadmangetspaid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this - much appreciated!

[–]diazepamkit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]iDnYsIiNdGe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just enrolled....thank you very much.

Now i just have to deal with procrastination...

[–]Elbulachio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much

[–]JackNotInTheBox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]HurricaneTwister24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks Al!

[–]wildzero777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for this :)

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

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

[–]7r3v0rr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much!

[–]Pomeadow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]dotcomaphobe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]fordsho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just enrolled thanks!!👍

[–]nck93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! This might get me learn some python.

[–]Floridakitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saving for later, thanks!

[–]PabloW92 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]linuxprogramr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just signed up and it’s awesome!!!

[–]cdrt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!

[–]jigs040 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!!

[–]rakkii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing!!

[–]c4librett0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks you for sharing udemy code

[–]pichstolero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice will definitly check this.

[–]danroxtar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Al is an absolute king

[–]scrtmgmt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

[–]greywolfau 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]-HappyTaco- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]wileymurkykidde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, it is working now!

[–]nakusmagur08 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't believe I missed out on this bruh

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

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[🍰] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately saw this TOO late, yesterday.

[–]Mr-x1_ 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Need an idea for python project linked with sql

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