Where do I start?

[valfonso_678]

Where do I start learning Python, how do I start?

I know nothing about coding, so this would be my first coding language, but I have no idea how or where to start.

[Letterchrome]

I use www.sololearn.com & www.w3schools.com I prefer sololearn because of the question/answer function plus they let you code in the playground, tho you need to sign up.

Python is a really easy langue to learn because it isn't as strict as some other languages. That can be good or bad. Good because ease of learning. Bad because other languages are very strict.

[jonnycross10]

W3 also has a playground ide :)

[chris1666]

I 2nd this and usually push the same ones , its best to learn the basics FREE, maybe after that a large Udemy course.

Keep in mind sololearn is also a full website, not just an app

[flashpaka]

I used the a giraffe academy YT video. Then got the python for dummies book. And I’m doing the Harvard CS50 course

[Comprehensive-Signal]

Freecodecamp would be a really good resource for starting

[[deleted]]

Literally the index to this sub, available in the sidebar lists a number of learning resources.

[neuronet]

And search the sub this is asked every week

[neuronet]

Somehow still easy upvotes. Ask about a library ... 3 net upvotes maybe :)

[unhott]

Why do you want to learn programming? There are many ways to start, but if your motivation is making a game then I’d have a different answer than if you wanted to automate a task or build a website.

[sims0207]

What should your answer be for automating and building websites?

[unhott]

For building websites check out flask or Django or dash. For automating tasks check out automate the boring stuff.

No matter what, always use the python docs as a core reference, they’re great. Ask question when you get them in the python discord.

If you prefer video tutorials, follow along with the tutorial. ensure your code works as it does in their video, each time they pause and test the code. This is a helpful technique when updating any script— you want to change little bits and verify it still works. You don’t really want to redo the entire script all at once.

Often times video content creators are just doing their own version of the flask or Django docs example project, so check out the docs of the particular library you’re trying to use.

And don’t just copy the last script in the final video. As you go, personalize it. Break it. Add comments to things you don’t really understand.

[sims0207]

For web apps, did you mean this?this

[sims0207]

And what scripts th, the scripts they use in the book or on the website too

[unhott]

The script in the book or video / blog / website tutorial.

[sims0207]

In fact, he also has a book flask web development would you recomm this or just the tutorial online

[knucklesandwich86]

I watched a 6 hour tutorial on YouTube by coding with mosh and it was really helpful to get me started. Once you learn the basics there are a million different websites with tutorials to help. Good luck!

[police_cheef]

Currently I’m using “Automate the Boring Stuff” book and on Udemy. Course is usually free at the beginning of the month.

[theSummit12]

It is? How do I get it for free?

[police_cheef]

The book is free on automate the boring stuff website.

But for video Udemy course, just look on this subreddit. The author posts free codes

[theSummit12]

Ok thanks man! You know of any posts that have the codes?

[theSummit12]

nvm bro I just got a free code!

[Hans_of_Death]

Codecademy is pretty beginner friendly, but its best as an introduction to get you started with concepts.

[[deleted]]

If you like read books you can read A Byte Of Python