Looking for a good way to learn python

[penguin1]

Hello all,

I am looking into learning python. I have tried Pycharm's course and Pluralsight, but I have not found one that is very engaging. Does anyone know of a good course?

[Slottr]

There's tons of mini projects you  can do

 

What have you already gone over and feel comfortable using?

[penguin1]

7 minutes ago, Slottr said:

There's tons of mini projects you  can do

 

What have you already gone over and feel comfortable using?

I only know how to print, list, and math. I am very new. I am looking for a program for beginners. 

[Slottr]

9 minutes ago, penguin1 said:

I only know how to print, list, and math. I am very new. I am looking for a program for beginners. 

A lot of learning will come with pushing yourself to figure something out

Try and make something like hangman or a number guesser

 

Start looking into arrays and how they work in that language

 

This book is a very good resource

 

https://www.amazon.ca/Python-Crash-Course-Eric-Matthes/dp/1593279280/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=python&sr=8-5

[Guest]

Engineer Man (very experienced in many languages) has a very nice beginner set of tutorials here:

[Msting]

I second the Python Crash Course book recommendation above. I used it in tandem with my favorite, "Automate the Boring Stuff with Python".

I refer back to "Automate..." often now because it has a good assortment of practical solutions. It starts at a beginner level, but does it by implementing the info into 'real world' projects and by the end of the book, you not only have a good basic knowledge of Python, but have actually applied it in a useful manner. These aren't 'demo' exercises. They are useful. The stuff on Excel spreadsheet manipulation is amazing! (big help at work)

I've been learning Python for a year and both of these books are invaluable references. Can't go wrong with either or both.