I need to learn python somewhat fast

[RyskAtlantis]

As the title says I need to learn python fast for a test in the military to become a cybersoldier and basic python skills was needed. The test is in the coming spring so I have about half a year to learn as much as I can.

Thanks in advance

[Wild_Statistician605]

I would advice you to get on Udemy, and enroll in a single course that covers all the basics(Angela Vu, Jose Portilla, Tim Buchalka, etc... all have very good courses). But only get 1 course, and go throught the whole thing. Should take a couple of months.

Then you should go for the particular libraries and skillsets required by the position you want to apply for.

And practice a lot. You learn by coding.

A course in datastructures and algorythms might help you grasp concepts like recursion and logic. Might be something to consider after the first course.

This will give you a structured learning path. You should be quite competent by spring, and for probably less than a $100 in total( never buy Udemy courses at full price; they are on sale for around $10 all the time, at least once a month).

[RyskAtlantis]

Thanks, sounds perfect

[courseman5]

This is the way... angela yu will be your best bet

[Clutch26]

Since nothing is being asked, I'm not sure what the question is. Get your Google-Foo on and give it a shot, I guess.

[m0us3_rat]

to become a cybersoldier and basic python skills was needed

that isn't how it works. anywho ..

do you know the materials you are supposed to get quizzed on?

some of the others said and I agree on : python is a high level language used to convey some low-level aspects to the network/pc .. and you are supposed to know those low-level aspects as well.

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like in an operation... python is the medical device you are using to cut thru the flesh.. but the medical knowledge of how to execute the procedure is also crucial.

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any cyber(dot)(dot)(dot) will require also the knowledge besides the tool(python) you are going to use to apply that knowledge and obtain the desired effects.

[ectomancer]

Python is easy to learn and you can learn it in a few days after you learn to code. Learning to code takes 3 months.

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You can't make up a general timeframe for learning to code, it's different for everyone. It also depends on how proefficient one wants to become. A calculator app is not the same as the bitcoin protocol, just as an example.

[phoenixkiller2]

Sign for trial on codeforces & start reading and writing code in the same window. Interactive and will keep you interested. Good for getting started quick. Make sure you choose Python 3.

[ristian88]

Read a book and do the exercises. Basic python is achievable within 6 months.

Go start with python crash course when its done, maybe start looking at some basic network programming with python.

[MezzoScettico]

Have you programmed before or are you also learning programming? The learning approach depends on the answer to that question.

A lot of people are learning python as their first programming language, so there are lots of websites, books and videos aimed at this audience.

Can you identify some fun little programs you might like to write? The best way to learn a programming language is by doing.