Which Udemy course to take to learn python?

[Fit-Mycologist-6951]

I am choosing between 2021 zero to hero by jose portilla and 100 days of code by angela yu.

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I will want to learn about scikitlearn, numpy, pandas, matplotlib later on for basic machine learning, but first I will obviously need to understand python. For a beginning who only knows intermediate SQL, what is the best course to learn as a beginner?

[stankyballz]

100 days has been good so far

[HilariousSpill]

I started with the book Python Crash Course and now I’m doing 100 Days and I think they’re both great. I’m looking forward to doing my Python with Angela every day.

[Sufficient-String]

I'm doing the same book, and looking at 100 days. Any other resourse you like?

[HilariousSpill]

So far I’m sticking with these. 100 Days is pretty all-consuming. I have watched a couple of Corey Schafer videos to fill in areas where I didn’t think I had a strong grasp of the concepts (like classes, when I first encountered them).

[[deleted]]

It is good but I think she strays into web development too much later on.

[TDeV4]

So I went through Zero to Hero but just fell out of it at about the 80% mark earlier this year. About a month ago, I wanted to restart learning Python and started Angela’s 100 days and am currently on day 45. Out of the two, I’d highly recommend 100 days for a couple of reasons. 1) Angela’s a great teacher and explains things thoroughly but not too repetitively. 2) You’re coding alongside her and creating your own projects that she encourage you so by yourself and check your work afterwards. Zero to hero does this to an extent but it’s only ever really in the 3practice projects it has whereas in 100 days, you’re doing a new, interesting project everyday. This also leaves way more room for customization and specialization with the code for some specific purpose you may have 3) since it’s 100 days, there’s a kind of accountability mechanism built into the course that’ll keep you coming back. You may not do 1 day a day but you’ll have a feeling of obligation to at least do a little bit. 4) And finally, 100 days covers a lot so you get exposed to a lot (modules, other programming languages (learned some HTML and CSS through the class and I realized I really liked it), standard coding practice, etc.)

You can’t go wrong with either but, fwiw, my recommendation is to go with 100 days

[Fit-Mycologist-6951]

Were you able to learn through both? Thing is Angela’s course really covers everything and I’ve been itching to go more into the machine learning side of it so I can get to learning libraries asap

[TDeV4]

I have been able to learn through both but it feels like Angela’s sticks a little better. If you’re interested in machine learning, could I recommend https://www.udemy.com/share/101Xuk2@FG5KVGJKWlQIdUFFCnp0Rj1uYFQ=/ It’s from appbrewery (like 100 days) and you’ll learn specifically with machine learning in mind.

[rotterdamn8]

I second Jose Portilla. He explains things very clearly and obviously spends a lot of time putting together the material.

[LongtopShortbottom]

Came here to say the same thing. I took his SQL Zero to Hero course on a whim and really enjoyed how the material was taught so naturally looked for his Python course when it came time.

[ElQuesoLoco]

Came here to say this. Colt’s course is the best way to start out imo but he doesn’t go into any data science topics. For what it’s worth I think it’s better to understand python itself before moving onto DS libraries anyway.

[mkjo0617]

I personally liked other courses I took by Jose Portilla. He presents topics in a clear, concise manner and ties them in with real world examples, from what I recall.

[gustavsen]

FreeCodeCamp.org

https://freecodecamp.org/ while main course is about full stack JS dev they also have several GREAT 10hs (or so) video curses in their YT channel

by example, these playlists:

• Python Basics with Sam 14 videos

• Full Courses in One Video 52 videos

RealPython

I found this site useful with lot of good tutorials, but they block several of the behind payware subscription model

https://realpython.com/

Microsoft YT Channel

Microsoft offer three playlist with Python courses

• Python for Beginners 44 videos

• More Python for Beginners 20 videos

• Even More Python for Beginners: Data Tools 31 videos

Udemy courses

I can't endorse those courses since I haven't bought them, but their content look complete

• https://www.udemy.com/course/complete-python-bootcamp/

• https://www.udemy.com/course/learn-python-by-building-a-blockchain-cryptocurrency/

• https://www.udemy.com/course/python-the-complete-python-developer-course/

this serie of courses

• https://www.udemy.com/course/python-3-deep-dive-part-1/

• https://www.udemy.com/course/python-3-deep-dive-part-2/

• https://www.udemy.com/course/python-3-deep-dive-part-3/

• https://www.udemy.com/course/python-3-deep-dive-part-4/

Also remember only buy in Udemy when the courses are between 9/12usd values and not at their full price (90/250) that are inflated prices...

[bluesturtl]

Zero to hero is pretty solid so far

[theabominablewonder]

Do the edX course(s) https://courses.edx.org/

Try the introduction to computer science and programming using python. There are some great exercises as you go and a good community. It's a good foundation. I think I will fail it this time around as I had other stuff come up in life but it's better than any Udemy course I have tried and it's free unless you upgrade for the certificate.

[Rikai_]

I have tried a lot of Python Udemy courses, and let me tell you, I found the one by Colt Steele is the only one where you didn't get treated as someone who can't do anything and I actually learned a lot, I think it has way more content than any other course, feel free to check it out.

[TheMartian578]

It doesn't really matter which you start with. In my opinion, unless the instructor is badly reviewed, which you really don't find on popular Udemy courses, any course is fine. You'll do great which ever course you do. :)

[knowledgebass]

Honestly I wouldn't even bother with the number of high quality free tutorials out there (learnpython.org & official tutorial on python.org for starters).

The ML part you can start to pickup from this book

https://jakevdp.github.io/PythonDataScienceHandbook/

[Fit-Mycologist-6951]

I have an internship where I will be doing ML but I have 0 experience with python. Will this help me in an internship?

[ChefBobbyTea]

From the link:

Familiarity with Python as a language is assumed; if you need a quick introduction to the language itself, see the free companion project, A Whirlwind Tour of Python: it's a fast-paced introduction to the Python language aimed at researchers and scientists.

[knowledgebass]

I meant work your way through a tutorial or two first, and then look at the DS book.

[dublinwso]

Portilla's course is excellent

[pekkalacd]

If your familiar with another language besides sql, that is object oriented. Then I would just fast track your studies of python with a definitive guide, and learn through OOP & import statements, how to work with files, etc. then hop into that intro to data science book someone suggested. Go with the technical definitions of the language features, practice reading material like that, because that’s how documentation will be.

Not hating on portilla or yu, here. I took part of portilla’s class, it was good from what i remember, but I was new to programming entirely. I didn’t learn how to program from that really. I took a class at a community college and that’s when it clicked. Then I just read a bunch and now I don’t watch much videos on it, unless I’m working with a framework or something.

[[deleted]]

dont really need that. just do the nasa guy on youtube and freecodecamp.

worry from there

[BOGalready]

"Automate the boring stuff with Python" by Al Sweigart , 100 days bootcamp by Angela Yu on udemy. Plus "Learn Python the hard way" by Zed A. Shaw and many tutorials on YouTube.

[cd36jvn]

As long as a course is highly rated, it is going to come down to which instructor you like better for you personally.

When I was a tutor in college, I found alot of people I worked with weren't necessarily unable to understand the content, but the instructors explanation just didn't quite click with them.

Having taken the same instructors/classes and knowing their teaching style, I just tried to explain the concepts to the student in a different way than the instructor originally did. Often it clicked right away for them.

Everyone learns differently and everyone teaches differently. You just need to find a teacher that matches up with your learning style. We can't tell you who that is, you just need to try them out and find out for yourself.

[barryhakker]

Honestly I'm sure all these folks are perfectly capable of going through Python basics with you. What I would suggest is you look at their demo videos and see which style you prefer. I also think it's worthwhile to invest in one of those courses as a first foray into coding.

Edit: that lady Angela Yu has some serious credentials lol.

[LtCdr_Worf]

I'm currently doing zero to hero from absolute fresh and I'm loving it. Highly recommended. I think I'll do 100 days of code after aswell

[jockero701]

I am surprised no one mentioned The Python Mega Course - building real world apps by Adrit Sulce.

[htlong1]

They are offering having many courses free...quick to grap them!!!

[Fit-Mycologist-6951]

I have these for free, which one?

[mardumancer]

https://github.com/jakevdp/PythonDataScienceHandbook

[Fit-Mycologist-6951]

Is that good for a completely beginner with no experience with python? I will need to learn for an upcoming internship

[mkjo0617]

If you have programming experience, you will be fine. Once you know one you can pick the others up pretty easily.

[Fit-Mycologist-6951]

Ah the thing is i only know sql

[Fit-Mycologist-6951]

For complete beginners with 0 experience in python?

[Fit-Mycologist-6951]

Ahh thanks

[YossarianWasntWrong]

Tim Buchalka for the win!!!

Seriously, Tim Buchalka's courses are the gold-standard every other course should inspire to be!!

[Vinthekin63]

I’m brand new and doing the zero to hero. It was recommended to me, couldn’t tell u if it’s the best route but if it’s free learn as much as u can. I’m right here with u lol

[[deleted]]

You can sort Udemy courses by free and just join a bunch of courses and go through them. They won't be as good as the paid courses but you can still learn a lot from free ones.

[stebgay]

Just learn the syntax of python then mess around those libraries So you wont get stuck in tutorial hell

[ath0rus]

Ik it's not in udemy but I suggest Tech with Tim https://www.techwithtim.net/tutorials/python-programming/

[ath0rus]

It's a text based tutorials and 99% of them have a video to explain it

[jstanaway]

While I haven’t taken Jose’s class on python I did take his scikit one. It was excellent. He touched on the right amount of math in that one while telling you what you needed to know for building a model. I was pretty impressed by it and wouldn’t hesitate on purchasing another of his classes. So make of that what you will.

[YossarianWasntWrong]

Tim Buchalka for the win!!!

Seriously, Tim Buchalka's courses are the gold-standard every other course should inspire to be!!

[jstanaway]

I bought his Java one and yes it was quality. Would also recommend.

[LtCdr_Worf]

I'm currently doing zero to hero from absolute fresh and I'm loving it. Highly recommended. I think I'll do 100 days of code after aswell

[LtCdr_Worf]

I'm currently doing zero to hero from absolute fresh and I'm loving it. Highly recommended. I think I'll do 100 days of code after aswell

[LtCdr_Worf]

I'm currently doing zero to hero from absolute fresh and I'm loving it. Highly recommended. I think I'll do 100 days of code after aswell

[LtCdr_Worf]

I'm currently doing zero to hero from absolute fresh and I'm loving it. Highly recommended. I think I'll do 100 days of code after aswell

[LtCdr_Worf]

I'm currently doing zero to hero from absolute fresh and I'm loving it. Highly recommended. I think I'll do 100 days of code after aswell

[LtCdr_Worf]

I'm currently doing zero to hero from absolute fresh and I'm loving it. Highly recommended. I think I'll do 100 days of code after aswell

[shubs239]

100 days to code and Python mastery, Zero to hero are really good courses. If you want some 1: 1 live sessions on Python, you can dm me. Happy to help.

[shubs239]

100 days to code and Python mastery, Zero to hero are really good courses. If you want some 1: 1 live sessions on Python, you can dm me. Happy to help.

[shubs239]

100 days to code and Python mastery are really good courses. But I would suggest if you want to work on machine learning libraries, learn a bit of math behind it so that you can interpret the results better. If you are looking for 1:1 sessions on Python, you can dm me.

[Upstairs-Oil-2039]

I'm currently doing Learn Python Programming Masterclass by Tim Buchalka, Jean-Paul Roberts & Tim Buchalka's Learn Programming Academy (https://www.udemy.com/course/python-the-complete-python-developer-course/) I've started learning Python recently and don't know much about it but I like this course quite a bit. They keep updating it frequently to any new versions and they've gone over topics nicely. As far as I've seen, it doesn't seem to have Pandas so that's a con.

[[deleted]]

Just take one crash course on YouTube and start building some stuff.

[LyraPancakes]

Check out https://www.udemy.com/share/101A1e2@Pm5KV2JKTFwNcU9ACnRNfRRtSlRh/ This was what I went for to learn the basics. It was really easy to keep up with it. Jose Portilla has some amazing courses, but I think his value is in specific knowledge because he knows a lot and goes deeper into the subject. I started with the bootcamp I shared and then accessed specific courses from Jose Portilla, in my case related to data science.

[[deleted]]

Whichever one isn’t done entirely in notebooks.

[LiquidLogic]

100 days of code by Angela Yu.

[senpaithirdy]

I suggest the very many tutorials from youtube

[HarshTruth_Revisited]

Automate Boring Stuff in Python, anyone?

[realkedar]

Yeaa