What is the fastest way to learn Python?

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Is it easy to learn?

CalmUntilAbused · Accepted Answer

Well, if You know another language already, preferably C, it's going to be a walk in the park. If You don't... It might pose a challenge. One thing to remember is: use an IDE, or at least a "smart" editor. Python code blocks are whitespace-driven, unlike C and the family that are using brackets to identify code blocks, and it can get really messy. My first attempt at learning Python was thwarted by this problem alone, as I was used to writing in C (++), which I was able to do with a simple editor. Could have done it in Windows Notepad, and the gedit editor on Linux with syntax-highlighting was pure bliss. When I switched to Python, it often took me hours looking for an error in my code only to realize the error is a (missing or excessive) whitespace. Once I resigned myself to getting an IDE, I've grown to actually like Python. Other than that... I kind of agree with the comments stating that programming is mostly about the right mindset, so if Python would be Your first programming language, it might take You a bit more to learn it. However, I couldn't honestly suggest a more coder-friendly language to begin the programming journey with than Python, even given my personal preference for C++. You are spared the hassle of inferring the correct types (though You might want to keep tabs on them anyway, if You want to move on to some other languages that require You to know them - but even C++ has introduced the "auto" type for those whose first programming language is Python, so You should be fine without types) and painful debugging of bigger projects due to some errors only being visible post-compilation, as Python is an interpreted language. Once You get the hang of basic things like conditional statements, loops and functions, You're ready to roll. Classes are a big help, but not really a must (at the very least, it's not imperative to know how to write Your own classes). The only thing is the need for an IDE, if You don't want to lose Your sanity over whitespaces.

normalice · Accepted Answer

If you know how to code at all it will be easy. The main difference between python and most other languages is that indentation is critical. Like in C you put everything under an "If" statement in braces. In python you make sure everything you want to do after an If statement is more indented than the If statement, and exiting g the If statement is indicated by an indentation less than or equal to the if statement.

Once you know that everything else is just easily Google-able syntaxes and/or finding open source packages of code other people already wrote so you don't have to.

janina · Accepted Answer

The fastest way to learn really boils down to what clicks with you. Some folks love diving straight into the deep end with interactive tutorials online. Places like Codecademy or DataCamp toss you right into the coding pool with hands-on exercises that feel more like playing a game than studying.

Then there's the method I swear by: just picking a project and going for it. Want to make a simple game or automate some tedious task on your computer? Jump in and start building it. Sure, you'll hit a bunch of roadblocks and maybe get cozy with error messages, but tackling those problems head-on is where the real learning magic happens. Plus, every time you figure something out on your own, it sticks with you way better.

There's this book, "Automate the Boring Stuff with Python," which is a gem for beginners and it's free to read online.

But here’s the real talk: Consistency turns those little bits of progress into big leaps over time.

SnackTime · Accepted Answer

All of these dorks telling you how easy it is. LOL

They are all clueless. Computer programming starts at hard"and then just goes up from there. In answer to your question, there really isn't a fast way. It's all just about learning a convoluted language. You have to evaluate what your goal, is. Python is fun, Pascal is fun, but if you want to be practical, learn Java Script. Java script works across all platforms, and it's a pretty friendly language.

IslaTheWitch · Accepted Answer

If it's your first language, it will take time. Programming is mainly a mindset. Learning syntaxes is not complicated but set a proper mindset to solve problems is harder.

There are also additional things for fresh people like standards and best practices.

Look for https://www.freecodecamp.org/ community in your area

AaronKrieger · Answer

Just start doing it, then eventually create goals to accomplish when you know enough, so that you pressure yourself to learn it faster. You will learn things faster by getting experience, but it will also help add onto a resume if you want a career in this field.

AviatorTom · Answer

Try it! It's actually very similar to several other languages... BASIC and C immediately come to mind.

Get a tutorial and write a few simple programs in Python. Then try to write something simple on your own, something more than "Hello World".

Best way to learn a language (whether that be a written, spoken or software language) is to practice it.

steveusna · Answer

If you have a solid foundation in computer science (programming, programming language concepts, data structures, databases, algorithms) then learning python is easy. Do not take endless courses. Find a quick reference that you can access over and over. Create a large complicated project that implements multithreading, web scraping, machine learning, ooa/d/p. The more you work your own projects, the more competent you will be.

_no_one_ · Answer

I did it by reading  Its simple, practical and includes many projects that you can actually find helpful irl.

Foreveralonevirgin · Answer

It's easy as hell. You can also learn p5 js to learn Java script.

SelfCleaner · Answer

First step is to ask @gyno-nurse-chad to undress.

Sargentcaptain · Answer

Try to make something actually useful an functional, something you actually want to do.

Anonymous · Answer

Coursera, you can learn a lot for free, then pay later on once you've decided it's for you.

Unit1 · Answer

There are youtube camps for Python and Udemy courses.

Anonymous · Answer

You can learn it online very easy if you work at it.

Cheapskate · Answer

Hang out with some snakes

jshm2 · Answer

By using Scratch

laly520 · Answer

easy if u practice daily

JayBones · Answer

Look over the shoulders of an Asian and cheat

LadyLa820 · Answer

Take a class or YouTube videos!

NewgodOmega · Answer

Get bit by one

In_Trance · Answer

You have to do it

MaxUsefull · Answer

Studying?

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