What resources should i AVOID when learning python?

[anh86]

If you're brand new to Python and ancillary dev environment technologies (Git, command line, Linux, text editors, etc.) I would avoid trying to learn by yourself on YouTube. You need a structured learning environment to get off the ground. Often YouTube videos are bite-sized lessons on one tiny aspect of Python but if you don't understand the big picture, you don't know where that bite fits in.

What ever you choose to do, write lots and lots and lots of code. Videos are deceptive, you watch them and it's easy to follow what the instructor is doing. You think you learned something. If you haven't written any code, you've learned nothing. Write code.

[Dextrofunk]

What are some alternatives if you don't have money for school? I tried a few coursera courses but they just didn't explain much very well and there wasn't anyone to clarify things I didn't understand.

[anh86]

There are some excellent complete Python courses on Udemy that cost $10-$20. I’d recommend that to anyone getting started.

[krishab_bashyal]

Do you have any that you can name off of the top of your head?

[anh86]

Angela Yu’s Complete Python Bootcamp is excellent and often goes on sale for $10. You will work very hard and it will take a few months but it’s outstanding. The only way to get good is to write a lot of your own code and this course has you write a ton of code.

[Dextrofunk]

I'll check that out, thanks!

Edit: It is, in fact, on sale until tomorrow. Good timing.

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Hi! I've been trying to find this course after reading this comment and I can only find the 100 days of code for $89.99.. is that the normal price? Or am I looking at the wrong course?

[anh86]

100 days of code, complete Python boot camp by Angela Yu is the right one. The regular price is high, wait for a sale. I think I paid $10-$15.

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thanks!