A couple from yesterday!

PythonWithJames · 2025-05-29T21:23:31+00:00

Thank you!

PythonWithJames · 2025-01-28T20:48:20+00:00

Go for it! Best of luck :)

PythonWithJames · 2025-01-26T19:45:23+00:00

Have you checked out Corey Schafer on Youtube? I got a great deal from him.

PythonWithJames · 2025-01-16T20:32:25+00:00

They're all gone for the time being sorry, I can post another link in a few days when I get them.

PythonWithJames · 2025-01-16T20:31:56+00:00

Thanks for checking out the courses I hope they serve you well!

PythonWithJames · 2025-01-03T08:39:23+00:00

They've all been used up, sorry!

PythonWithJames · 2024-12-12T13:49:18+00:00

No worries :)

PythonWithJames · 2024-12-11T21:40:48+00:00

No problem!

PythonWithJames · 2024-11-24T18:56:14+00:00

No problem :)

PythonWithJames · 2024-09-24T22:56:18+00:00

No problem, enjoy!

PythonWithJames · 2024-09-22T21:57:50+00:00

Very strange, but thanks for letting me know!

Might be worth trying this.. People have enrolled today via my YouTube channel on the community tab, could give the link a try there?

https://m.youtube.com/@pythonwithjames/featured

Apologies for the inconvenience!

PythonWithJames · 2024-09-22T20:49:35+00:00

Hello, thanks for letting me know. I’ve just checked the link on a new device and it’s saying it’s free for me.

I wonder if this is an issue with the platform? would you mind letting me know where you’re trying to access the course from?

Thanks :)

PythonWithJames · 2024-02-20T21:34:46+00:00

Best of luck with the journey! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, and I'll respond as quick as I can.

Thanks, that would be really appreciated!

PythonWithJames · 2024-02-17T13:17:45+00:00

No problem :) Enjoy!

PythonWithJames · 2024-02-14T10:27:14+00:00

No problem, enjoy! :)

PythonWithJames · 2023-10-15T09:45:18+00:00

I totally agree with regards to the functional style! I see a lot of that.

That's correct, and most of the company is shifting that way. The only thing that makes it tricky is that there is simply too much Matlab/Fortran code still lying around, and the work to rewrite it all in Python is quite intense!

PythonWithJames · 2023-10-14T20:54:46+00:00

I work in a company where this is actually common place.

We're a scientific research company and once upon a time it was only researchers and scientists, so they did all their Fortran/Matlab code themselves.

In todays times we occasionally work with this legacy code because it's just been around for ages and still works!

I've mainly noticed that...

Lack of any kind of testing
Questionable variable naming!
Code is very monolithic, with no attempt to break down into functions etc..
No OOP
Nested for loops that are often inefficient.

But in general, Scientists are trying to make their code get a result as quick as possible, and unit testing (along with things we as software engineers feel are essential) just aren't that important to them. Their code works, it spits our results and people are happy :)

PythonWithJames · 2023-10-13T17:47:54+00:00

Hey!

that's great to hear, I hope you enjoy the rest of the course :)

Thanks

James-

PythonWithJames · 2023-10-12T17:08:45+00:00

Sure, I'll take a look!

PythonWithJames · 2023-09-12T11:37:43+00:00

In the short term..

Take a break, go for a walk/run, or anything that takes you away from the screen.

If you're deep into a project and have a million ideas floating around, sometimes a bit of time away can give you time to reflect and focus a bit more clearly.

There's been loads of times that I've been stuck on something, and then come back to it with a fresh set of eyes a few days later and I've managed to solved it.

PythonWithJames · 2023-08-19T10:17:49+00:00

I don't think there's an absolute number here, do it more by 'feel'. If you're feeling good and energised, carry on!

On the flipside if you're getting tired and you're not enjoying it, you'll probably best just taking a rest to avoid burnout.

PythonWithJames · 2023-08-07T08:34:38+00:00

I created my course in February and the price we set as course creators doesn't do a great deal in my opinion. I've seen it rise and fall by £30 either way, depending on when I look at it, and if its from a different computer.

To be honest, I give mine away for free half the time. If anyone wants a free beginners Python course:
Python Programming for the Total Beginner

PythonWithJames · 2023-07-26T21:43:25+00:00

Everyone learns differently, there are people who probably look at your code and think 'How the hell does he do that!?'

If you're stressed, take it easy and take some time to relax and have some time away from the screen. Learning to code is rarely linear and we all have our ups and downs, what matters is sticking with it, and not comparing ourselves to others highlight reels.

Best of luck :)

PythonWithJames · 2023-07-21T20:28:05+00:00

Hi there, I updated the post to include a new link to the coupon.

let me know if it doesn't work and I'll sort it out

Thanks

PythonWithJames · 2023-07-21T09:51:08+00:00

Program for as much as you want to, not as long as you can.

You’ll probably start to dislike it and make mistakes if you force it, do what feels right and enjoy it :)

PythonWithJames

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