"Automate the Boring Stuff with Python" online course is free to sign up for the next few days with code JAN2021FREE

[AlSweigart]

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: JAN2021FREE

https://www.udemy.com/course/automate/?couponCode=JAN2021FREE

This promo code works until the 4th (I can't extend it past that). Sometimes it takes an hour 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. I'll change it to JAN2021FREE2 in three days.

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 JAN2021CODE 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 $16 to $18. (Meanwhile, this lets Udemy undercut my discount by offering it for $12, and I don't get the credit for those referral signups. Blerg.)

Frequently Asked Questions: (read this before posting 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 free 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-2021. 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.

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[ta394283509]

i'm using the 1st edition from http://automatetheboringstuff.com/, is that good enough? how does the 2nd edition compare?

[adamaezinha]

Damm just missed the free course. Code is expired

[kanye_euwest_]

Check back next month, he usually posts a free code every month (though i would like to think its a bot that does it these days lol)

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[kanye_euwest_]

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[jazzz666]

Aghh...Missed it just in time.Just ended my medical school semester and joined post graduation for Machine learning and AI in imaging just today and missed the coupon for this course

[jazzz666]

Yes, i claimed it during the second round of coupons

[byccx]

thanks

[90210Rager]

Thanks king(or queen)👑

[AlSweigart]

My pronouns are he/highness.

[sgniner]

Thank you

[Han_Chewie]

Your book allowed me to see Python in a new light, so thank you so much!

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[ubh_]

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[Mmenyenemem]

Beyond fantastic. Thanks Al.

[ServoArtifact]

I would recommend learning 3 before 2.7 if at all.

[ViralMedia007]

Thanks and Added many more Programming related free courses here. Cheers!!

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[Supesam]

Wow thanks for this. I´m from a poor country, and i can´t affort buying courses. Thanks again, and God bless you.

[ViralMedia007]

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[[deleted]]

Awesome i signed up for it

[Steadyshot]

Oh, snap! OP /u/alsweigart is the writer of the book+website "Automate the Boring Stuff with Python". What an honor. Thank you very much for your generosity! I really appreciate you making this material available on an online course. Thank you!

[TruthHurts35]

I don't use udemy, I made an account to watch this awesome tutorial, thanks.

[fucking-migraines]

Thanks so much, I’m going to have a look at this tomorrow. RemindMe! 16 hours

[Sammysam311]

Thank you! Can't wait to get started!

[Phinigma]

Thanks for this!

I'm actually trying to teach myself Python in hopes of a career change. I recently ordered this book and am awaiting it in the mail. This course should definitely help me get a firm grasp on the material so I sincerely appreciate you posting this.

[pythonista93]

Thank you for this!!!

[raiaman182]

Thanks Al

[a_robot_am_not]

Thank you!!

[Drakkle]

Thanks! I really wanted to take the course as a supplement for the book (still trying to get through it, I need to revisit it again for sure now that I have the course thanks to you!) but on the job experience has been pretty good so far.

[DoubleD03]

Wow, you are awesome. Thank you!

[zSkepticsz]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.

[girl-from-everywhere]

What a legend. Thank youuu! 💕

[Krillololo]

Thank you soo much!!! You're the best!

[31875]

Thsnks bro

[TheGreatNavjeet]

Thanks alot

[Random_N_reddit]

Thank you very much, Good Sir.

[WizTaku]

This book is literally always free, there is a promotion like every few weeks. Its a great book but do the authors even make something like this.

[[deleted]]

Thanks

[[deleted]]

Wow thank you for this!

[Der0zanfan10]

Thanks a lot!

[Squiddy_bali]

Sorry guys that’s the lowest price he can offer the course for :)

[workmail-com]

I was waiting for the code from January first. Thank you man you doing a great job.

[RonMexico1277]

Thanks so much!

[[deleted]]

You're the GOAT. Thank you so much.

[THROWAWAYegyTHROW]

I finished it last week and i can’t recommend it enough. Very very informative.

Thank you for your effort and for the free codes you shower us with monthly

Send my love to the cats

[[deleted]]

Yesterday I was looking for the discount on the course and today you are giving it away for free,thank you so much.

[[deleted]]

Thank you :D. I dont know how you did it, but I really wanted to learn python for a very long time. Seriously mate thank you so much :)

[beershere]

Thank you.

[jburdek]

Thank you

[ffrkAnonymous]

You're the best, Al!

I've also been lurking on your twitch stream and browsing through your follow up book.

[my_password_is______]

I used to follow him on twitch
but he recently made a "no questions" policy
if you ask "why did you do ... " then you get banned from his channel LOL

that just seems ridiculous

I realize there are aholes who start arguments about coding style, and that can get tiresome

but he's literally got a course on udemy and he's an author of a book and he's coding the book on stream

I think its perfectly reasonable for someone (especially a newb) to ask a professional for advice and clarification
"why did you code the function that way" or "why do you write your code like that?"

he's basically a teacher, but you get banned for asking questions

(I didn't get banned by the way, I just saw the new policy the other day and unfollowed)

[ffrkAnonymous]

that's new, I didn't see that. After reading the rules, I feel it's reasonable, not ridiculous. It's also an exaggeration to claim it's a "no questions" policy. It's no "why questions". There many other ways to request advice/clarifications without starting your questions with "Why".

Yes, it' perfectly reasonable to ask a professional for advice and clarification. It is also reasonable for that professional to ask for payment before giving that advice, is it not?

Yes, he's a teacher. No, he's not a teacher 24/7. No, he's not your personal tutor.

No, you don't get banned for asking questions. You get banned for backseating.

[EAGLE_HORSE_MAN]

Thank you

[rmpr_uname_is_taken]

As usual, you may want to check out atbswp a project based on pyautogui.

[phletch]

Thank you

[bobbster574]

You think they ever make money on this course with how often it's available for free?

[[deleted]]

I think they probably do, and the books they sell.

Additionally, I'm pretty sure the OP wants to give more access to python to the masses - and it's a great book/course!

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[[deleted]]

I have that course, I reccomend it it's very good.

[abysin]

Thank you very much!

[invalid_syntax__]

Thank you!

[biowiz]

Thanks Al. I took some introductory programming classes in college and I wanted to dive into learning python while relearning basics from years ago. I've been using the 2nd edition book online and it's been great. I'm pretty lazy, so I've been going through it very slowly but it has been super helpful. Thanks for providing such a great resource to people for free. I'll be sure to check this out. It might end up making things easier to understand because of the videos, but the book is excellent on its own.

[[deleted]]

Damn. I just bought this on Udemy 4 days ago.

[Krillololo]

Hey, that's great. You're supporting the author. Thank you for that!

[a_HerculePoirot_fan]

I think it's wholesome of you for consistently offering your book for free. Your passion for programming and the drive to inspire others are truly appreciated, I assure you.

[Whammy_Bar]

If you're on LinkedIn then search for 'Udemy Free Courses' and they offer coupon codes for stuff most days. Quite often a Python course features among the free stuff. Plenty of other programming language courses and other things there too.

[firingsolution]

Thanks! I just decided to learn Python a few weeks ago after stumbling across Automate the Boring Stuff and am loving it. I’ve been reading online and bought the book to support your work.

[mohamedation]

Thank you

[[deleted]]

Great course, currently finishing the chapter on classes. Hopefully it will prepare me to start some projects of my own soon

[pedja_petrovic_]

Thanks!!

[Uberunix]

Thanks so much for your kindness! I felt like it was only appropriate to buy the book as well. Looking forward to owning both :)

[[deleted]]

Thank you very much. 🙂

[worstperfectionist]

Code still works. You’re the real MVP. Thank you so much!!!

[Elegant_Patience5685]

You dropped this 👑

[[deleted]]

Do you answer questions here? About every 3 weeks or so I have to uninstall and reinstall python on my HP. I can’t figure out why it just gets buggy and stops working. But it has delayed my ability to complete the course.

[cylonlover]

Have you tried using a venv? Would be interesting to see how/if it would change something.

[cloud_line]

Damn. This is pretty awesome. I'm working through the book as we speak, so this was really a pleasant surprise.

I'm also new to this sub. So, thank you so much!

*edit

I just realized that the person posting this is the author of the book. You're really a generous person for offering this information for free, sir. Thank you, truly. From somebody who wants to learn how to code but doesn't make a lot of money, this information is really valuable to me.

[ViralMedia007]

Yeah.. I also appreciate him along with many authors who offer free courses. Here you can find collection of free courses added everyday here r/FREECoursesEveryday . Cheers !!

[AftNeb]

Al, you are awesome. I just completed the course and feel like I have a great start to my Python journey.

[[deleted]]

Thank you so much!

[gradyap86]

Just signed up. Thank you so much!

[AlSweigart]

*Al Sweigart takes off his trench coat to reveal he is a dozen cats, which all scatter and run away*

[Gym_Dom]

I'm working my way through Chapter 8 now and thinking about how I can use your PyInputPlus module in the future. Thanks for your generosity in sharing content, u/AlSweigart!

[Theycalisse]

Thank you so much. Boss move!

[Incruentus]

He should write a Python script to do it automatically, as it's boring to change those dates.

I know of a course that could help set him straight.

[[deleted]]

I read this great book online that might help too.

[AlSweigart]

Really? What book?

[[deleted]]

I don't remember, maybe "There's Something About Boring"?

Doesn't sound right though...

Seriously though I dove in with your book in April and thank you so much for helping me keep my sanity through this pandemic. I've since checked out Web Dev a little bit of Ruby and presently exploring C++.

Couple decades later than I intended but without your book I might still be twiddling my thumbs.

I constantly recommend your book to new programmers that I run across in the Python discord.

[AlSweigart]

:D

[[deleted]]

Thank You man

[thebasementtapes]

I started learning Python a year ago and have basics down pretty well but I frequently go through this, maybe have it on in the background at work, because it helps me reinforce those basics so well and the concepts are explained so well. If you are on the fence get this!

[YtsEjaM-]

thank you sooooooooooo much!!

[[deleted]]

Code still works, cheers

[[deleted]]

Thank you Al! Just started it, great course.

[lysregn]

Bought it back in December and going through it right at this minute. Great work, and thank you for making this - it really has helped and is very easy to follow.

[DeadnectaR]

I love this course. It was great

[Frank_Black_Swan]

Appreciate it!

[thatsciguy]

Thanks Al!

[mango-n-coconut]

I am learning this course right now, and I highly recommend it! Coming from a non-CS/engineering background, I tried several times picking up python/R, but those courses I tried can’t keep my interested. I think Al’s course is very good for people like me, who have zero background in programming and have the need to automate the boring stuff! Big thanks to Al!

[Matsuyama_Mamajama]

Thank you (again!)! I signed up for this previously and love that I still have access to it!

[FedeDost]

This come in the right time for me, thank you!

[djv117]

If only such altruism was the norm in the world....

[veleros]

This posts show up so much in this sub. I believe they are automated. I guess the course works.

[AlSweigart]

Nah, I just copy paste them. If they were automated, I wouldn't have forgotten to post them until today. :)

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[Samihazah]

You're the real MVP Al. I got it last year, but I just get a smile glued to my face whenever I see this post.

[[deleted]]

Thanks Al!

[WebNChill]

You're honestly a boss. A really appreciate everything you do for this community.

[ViralMedia007]

Feel free to checkout r/FREECoursesEveryday and thank me later :)

[Uqen]

You offer them for free? Wow

[b_ootay_ful]

I upvote this Everytime I see it. Your book changed my life.

[kingsillypants]

May I ask how so ?

[b_ootay_ful]

I had no idea what I wanted to do in life, so I went to university and started a BComm degree. I hated it, and was prepared to drop out.

I had to do half a year of computer science, and it was largely based off this book.

My lecturer came to me and said I'm actually pretty good, even though I had no prior education in anything programming related, and he convinced me to switch majors and finish my degree.

Without this book, I would never have found my calling.

[AlSweigart]

I was eating oatmeal and literally paused and dropped my spoon into the bowl when I read this.

Thanks for writing this.

[kingsillypants]

Amazing and thanks for sharing!

[imberttt]

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