100_page_python_intro VS codewars.com

here a copypasta with lot of free info ## Several roadmaps about what to learn to be a successful professional (front, back, sysop, python, etc) https://roadmap.sh/ ## Official Python Beginner's Guide * https://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide ## FreeCodeCamp.org * https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/ While main course is about full stack JS dev they also have several GREAT 10hs (or so) video curses in their [YT channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/Freecodecamp/videos) python's playlists: - [Python Basics with Sam](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWKjhJtqVAbkmRvnFmOd4KhDdlK1oIq23) 14 videos - [Full Courses in One Video](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWKjhJtqVAbnupwRFOq9zGOWjdvPRtCmO) 52 videos but they have full courses about lot of things. ## Great channels about python: * [Arjan Codes](https://www.youtube.com/c/ArjanCodes) - Interesting architecture videos * [mCoding with James Murphy](https://www.youtube.com/c/mCodingWithJamesMurphy) - small tips * [Corey Schaefer](https://www.youtube.com/c/Coreyms/) - Basics of python * [Sentdex](https://www.youtube.com/c/sentdex) - Basics and machine learning * [Tech with Tim](https://www.youtube.com/c/TechWithTim/) - Small python projects * [Telusko](https://www.youtube.com/c/Telusko) - Basics in fun way * [Socratcia](https://www.youtube.com/c/Socratica) - Short and interesting videos * [Real python](https://www.youtube.com/c/realpython) * [The new Boston](https://www.youtube.com/user/thenewboston) * [CS Dojo](https://www.youtube.com/c/CSDojo) - Best for OOPS concept * [Clever programmer](https://www.youtube.com/c/CleverProgrammer) - Building things ## RealPython I found this site useful with lot of good tutorials, but they block lot of the material behind payware https://realpython.com/ ## Microsoft YT Channel Microsoft offer three playlist with Python courses - [Python for Beginners](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlrxD0HtieHhS8VzuMCfQD4uJ9yne1mE6) 44 videos - [More Python for Beginners](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlrxD0HtieHiXd-nEby-TMCoUNwhbLUnj) 20 videos - [Even More Python for Beginners: Data Tools](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlrxD0HtieHhHnCUVtR8UHS7eLl33zfJ-) 31 videos ## Udemy courses This course is usually given for free by the author here at begin of month or so (he publish it in /r/learnpython) - https://www.udemy.com/course/automate/ I can't endorse any of those courses since I haven't bought them, but their content look complete - https://www.udemy.com/course/complete-python-bootcamp/ - https://www.udemy.com/course/learn-python-by-building-a-blockchain-cryptocurrency/ - https://www.udemy.com/course/python-the-complete-python-developer-course/ - https://www.udemy.com/course/complete-python-bootcamp/ - https://www.udemy.com/course/100-days-of-code/ - https://www.udemy.com/course/learn-python-by-building-a-blockchain-cryptocurrency/ this serie of courses - https://www.udemy.com/course/python-3-deep-dive-part-1/ - https://www.udemy.com/course/python-3-deep-dive-part-2/ - https://www.udemy.com/course/python-3-deep-dive-part-3/ - https://www.udemy.com/course/python-3-deep-dive-part-4/ Also remember only buy in Udemy when the courses are between 9/12usd values and not at their full price (90/250) that are inflated prices... ## Exercises and practices: * https://www.practicepython.org/ * [Exercism](https://exercism.org/tracks/python/exercises) * [Practicepython](https://www.practicepython.org/) — these are all beginner friendly and difficulty levels are marked * [100 Page Python Intro exercises](https://github.com/learnbyexample/100_page_python_intro/blob/main/exercises/Exercises.md) — exercises from my introductory guide * [Code Wars](https://www.codewars.com/), [Advent of Code](https://adventofcode.com/), [Project Euler](https://projecteuler.net/) — more challenging * [Checkio](https://py.checkio.org/) * [Codingame](https://www.codingame.com/start) * [Codecombat](https://codecombat.com/) — gaming based challenges * [/r/dailyprogrammer](https://www.reddit.com/r/dailyprogrammer) — not active currently, but there's plenty of past challenges with discussions ------ [original source](https://redd.it/pwvi0t) Not sure if many people know this, but Microsoft has a learning resource platform called [Microsoft Learn](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/), which provides free training to learn different skills related to different technologies. Each course is designed as a module, in each module, it contains different lessons and exercises. Thought I'd share. Below are some of the modules related to Python learning. **Beginners Courses** * [What is Python?](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/python-introduction/) * [Take your first steps with Python](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/paths/python-first-steps/) * [Set up your Python beginner development environment with Visual Studio Code](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/python-install-vscode/) * [Introduction to Python](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/intro-to-python/) * [Branch code execution with the if...elif...else statement in Python](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/python-if-elif-else/) * [Manipulate and format string data for display in Python](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/python-format-strings/) * [Perform mathematical operations on numeric data in Python](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/python-datatypes-numeric-operations/) * [Iterate through code blocks by using the while statement](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/python-while/) * [Import standard library modules to add features to Python programs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/python-standard-library/) * [Create reusable functionality with functions in Python](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/python-functions/) * [Manage a sequence of data by using Python lists](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/python-lists/) * [Write basic Python in Notebooks](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/basic-python-nasa/) * [Count the number of Moon rocks by type using Python](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/count-moon-rocks-python-nasa/) * [Code control statements in Python](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/intermediate-python-nasa/) * [Introduction to Python for space exploration](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/introduction-python-nasa/) * [Install coding tools for Python development](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/install-code-tools-python-nasa/) * [Discover the role of Python in space exploration](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/paths/introduction-python-space-exploration-nasa/) * [Crack the code and reveal a secret with Python and Visual Studio Code](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/secret-message/) * [Introduction to object-oriented programming with Python](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/python-object-oriented-programming/) * [Use Python basics to solve mysteries and find answers](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/paths/python-partnership/) * [Predict meteor showers by using Python and Visual Studio Code](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/predict-meteor-showers-using-python/) * [Plan a Moon mission by using Python panda](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/plan-moon-mission-using-python-pandas/) * [Choose a bot-building tool](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/choose-bot-building-tool/) **Intermediate Courses** * [Create machine learning models](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/paths/create-machine-learn-models/) * [Explore and analyze data with Python](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/explore-analyze-data-with-python/) * [Build an AI web app by using Python and Flask](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/python-flask-build-ai-web-app/) * [Get started with Django](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/django-get-started/) * [Architect full-stack applications and automate deployments with GitHub](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/automate-deployments-github-actions-azure/) ---- ## Other playlists * [Python Programming Beginner Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-osiE80TeTskrapNbzXhwoFUiLCjGgY7) * [MIT 6.0001 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Python (Fall 2016)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs5BA52K0WXk_fBMSB1DYLAVavY6iIRgF)

100 Page Python Intro - https://learnbyexample.github.io/100_page_python_intro/

100 Page Python Intro — my short, introductory guide

* https://learnbyexample.github.io/py_regular_expressions/

* https://learnbyexample.github.io/100_page_python_intro/

Thanks for adding them.

I have a short introductory guide for those already familiar with programming basics, should work for your case too: https://learnbyexample.github.io/100_page_python_intro/

I also have a short, introductory guide here: 100 Page Python Intro

I have short, introductory guide titled 100 Page Python Intro — I conduct workshops for those already familiar with programming basics from another language, so I wrote this guide. Might help you and it is free to read online

100 Page Python Intro - my own introductory guide for those already familiar with programming basics (or coming back to Python like your case)

The https://github.com/learnbyexample/100_page_python_intro repo has program/example files, markdown source and other details about the book.

All the Python programs discussed in this book, along with related text files, can be accessed from my GitHub repo learnbyexample: 100_page_python_intro. However, I highly recommend typing the programs manually by yourself.

I did some traveling around the western US in late 2022 to take stock of where my life was and where I was going. During that time I decided that I would go all-in with my coding education, and committed to learning the remaining material listed on those bootcamp syllabi that I had not yet studied – namely, connecting the pieces of the MERN stack; learning about automated testing and data structures & algorithms; and studying development paradigms & methodologies like Agile, Scrum & Kanban, and OOP design patterns & principles – as well as continue to develop my programming fundamentals on platforms like Leetcode and Codewars.

My first encounter with regular expressions was in a solution for a coding problem on Codewars, specifically Count the smiley faces! Which asks you to count the number of smiley faces in a given array but the catch is each smiley can have 1 of 2 kinds of eyes (: or ;), may or may not have a nose represented by 1 of 2 symbols (- or ~), and 1 of 2 symbols (D or ) ) for the smile. In total there are 12 different combinations that are a valid smiley. I, being the young and naive programmer I was, hard coded all 12 of those faces and checked every element against that list. And it worked! But the top solution included some strange syntax that I had never seen before

Embrace Challenges: Challenge yourself with platforms like Exercism and Codewars that offer a wide range of coding challenges of varying difficulty levels. Additionally, consider exploring niche topics through courses on platforms like Coursera and edX.

@OP DO NOT go on the path of perfecting it and parting with your time and money. Go with Jake Vanderplas's whirlwind tour of python whirlwind tour of python to get some basics and then jump into the river codewars and swim upstream daily and religiously until you reach to katas level 5. You will be good to go. My personal experience.

Codewars: Codewars

You can try Codewars, they have a diverse range of practice problems(Cryptography, Data Science, etc.). Basically if you wanna get good in a programming language, you have to work on a lot of projects and practice problems.

Codewars is a good platform. Here you can practice code kata's daily in your preferred programming language. Link: https://www.codewars.com/

If you're looking for something that is closer to a combat style game you could try https://www.codewars.com/