Hi,
Does Anyone have any great resources to learn python for a non-programmer? Youtube? Free online courses, etc?
Im starting out and there is a lot out there. They all look good too.
So far, i got python installed lol.
Thanks,
Edit: thanks everyone. I have some homework to do and check out all the resources !
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aubertlone@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
https://openedg.org/python-institute
They offer courses and certifications. Certification mirrors the course.
Courses are 100% free. If you wanna do the certification, you do have to buy a voucher.
Good luck, I got into programming with JavaScript. But I learned python through the courses I mentioned.
ElectricTrombone@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
What's a good beginner resource for Javascript? Same place? I'm a C programmer looking to learn some.
aubertlone@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
If you already know C, JavaScript should be pretty easy to learn. It's funny, I actually didn't learn JavaScript from that resource.
But flipping thru it a little bit today, it's pretty decent stuff and walks you thru the language basics and idiosyncracies.
JavaScript was the first programming language I spent a lot of time with, so I'm biased in saying this. But it's extremely easy to learn & program with.
Factor in things like npm and node.js, it's very easy to get projects off the ground quickly. I of course do recommend learning the basics first, but also use chatGPT to help build a basic webapp. Building anything will only accelerate the learning process.
SurpriseCandid8978@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 3y
this looks good. I will do this one first and prob use YouTube and other resources from this thread to supplement as well. then move on to Javascript from this same place. thanks!
SauceFlexr@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
Al Sweigart posts every month or so to the learn programming subreddit for deals on His book atuomate the boring stuff on Udemy. Highly recommended. I think he said his 3rd edition would be done late this year.
SurpriseCandid8978@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 3y
I will seek out this guy. initially I wanted to post on the reddit sub but decided to start here first, glad I started here first.
half_built_pyramids@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Your local community college if you have one. Plenty to learn from yt, but it's nice to have a professor and classes to work with.
If you find the right discord community that can help. Note that there's a big thirst dynamic at places like the coding den. In other words, present your question along with what you've already tried for a better shot at help.
SurpriseCandid8978@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 3y
good tip about ppl wanting to answer questions. I will join some place after I get my feet wet
gaiussabinus@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Freecodecamp does good work
SurpriseCandid8978@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 3y
thanks for this one too. this place comes up in my search results when I am looking for code examples. I will add this to the list too. will prob use a lot of these resources to supplement. like if I don't exercise a concept from 1 resource, I will try all the other resources to see if they explain it better.
nik282000@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 3y
https://www.w3schools.com/ Kicks ass for quick reminders on basic concepts.
muffedtrims@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
I've been using the Mimo app, mimo.org
They have android and iOS available with a free and paid version training python course.
SurpriseCandid8978@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 3y
this one looks good too. are you starting from scratch or do you have existing programming background?
muffedtrims@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
Completely from scratch. It's my first language, but I've been in IT on the network/infrastructure side for 9 years. With the way the industry is going with network automation learning to code is going to be necessary.
SurpriseCandid8978@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 3y
Very encouraging. I am the same. Infrastructure tech here learning my first language
eruchitanda@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
A bit late, but Corey Schafer's channel is pretty good.
Links: [ Invidious | YouTube ]
eruchitanda@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
Invidious is open-source, ad-free frond-end to YouTube.
TCPman@mastodon.social · 1 pts · 3y
@eruchitanda 👍 thanks
SurpriseCandid8978@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 3y
Not late! Thanks so much for both links
Anticorp@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 3y
Idk if it's still good, but Code Academy used to be amazing, and free.