Where's the best way to learn python?

[stuck thistle]

I generally recommend the free book Automate the Boring Stuff with Python

yes, that's why it's a link

[worthy stirrup]

I recommend Harvard's CS50X for a more well rounded understanding of programming, or CS50P for a more python focused course

[stuck thistle]

^^

the important part is to stop doing tutorials and whatnot once you've gotten a hang of the basic, and instead focusing on writing your own code and making your own things

no video or course will ever replace practice and practical experience

[worthy stirrup]

Just letting you know that there is no "best way" to learn. Everyone might find different resources to be more useful than others. What's important is you find one resource you like and follow it actively

[worthy stirrup]

and then as hisarya says, you gotta do stuff

[stuck thistle]

start simple

[worthy stirrup]

The transition from not understanding to understanding is what's called learning :))

[stuck thistle]

many people start with basic games, like higher-lower or rock-paper-scissors

then put what you've learned to use. doesn't have to be fancy

[woven palm]

@worthy stirrupthanks for suggesting CS50x. I just enrolled and the first 20 minutes have been very informative and entertaining. plus there's a giant duck 😄 🦆

[worthy stirrup]

Hahaha it's great! I love David as well!

[visual knoll]

Best way to learn Python: Watch some basic intro course (like CS50x as suggested by wang) and then go out and actually build things

[edgy tundra]

network chuck is rlly nice if your are 0 in code

[twilit terrace]

But please get some fundamentals on data structures and logic please. Making stuff that has been made a thousand times in a thousand ways is a dangerous terrain right now for software engineers

[edgy tundra]

@worthy stirrup @visual knoll why

it was easy when i watched

[worthy stirrup]

In my opinion, he's not a good resource for learning to code

And there are way way way better ones like the CS50 series from Harvard

[stuck thistle]

youtube in general is subpar compared to more structured and engaging resources

[visual knoll]

Thought I answered here as well

[visual knoll]

I'd consider him entertainment at most, don't think his content is educational at all (and he spreads false information somewhat frequently, I just looked at the last couple of videos and the one about TOR was complete trash)

[worthy stirrup]

Automod blocked your message lol

[edgy tundra]

for python course man

[visual knoll]

He's not a developer

Haven't seen his Python videos but based on the things I have seen I'd be very surprised if he produces good videos on Python

[edgy tundra]

try it

[visual knoll]

I will spare you all the schizo ramblings about why his "secure ways to connect to TOR" (e.g. connecting to NordVPN first) are factually incorrect and go against the current standard

[worthy stirrup]

I looked at his python course. It's not that good imo

[edgy tundra]

he does strech it a little

[visual knoll]

Best Python channel I've seen so far is https://www.youtube.com/@mCoding (+ I like the guy's background, has a PhD in mathematics and worked in quant market making)

[worthy stirrup]

mCoding is cool

I always learn new things from his videos

[visual knoll]

https://www.youtube.com/@anthonywritescode this guy has some useful bits as well

And he has INSANELY deep knowledge on some areas of Python like how packages work etc.

[edgy tundra]

damn me sorry

[visual knoll]

But in the end I can't know what will work best for you

[edgy tundra]

he worked good for me

js was easier

[stuck thistle]

doesn't even have subtitles

[twilit terrace]

topcoder also has a free data science and full stack certification course. However, they are both full stack, but the data science will be more python focused, and in a more lucractive field

[worthy stirrup]

Their course content seems to be taken from freecodecamp. Why would doing it through topcoder be preferred over just talking the freecodecamp courses.

Also, I'm not very satisfied with freecodecamp's data science courses that are available at the moment as they're really lacking. I'm still waiting to for their new one to come out