python_koans VS py4e

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The learn to code in 2 months boot camps are largely rubbish but self teaching the basics in something like Python (I like the Koans https://github.com/gregmalcolm/python_koans as they will reach you coding, Google skills, testing, and source control) will at least tell you if you like coding.

This reminds me of the Python Koans .. I loved doing those :) https://github.com/gregmalcolm/python_koans

After that, I'd work through something interactive. Lots off choices here, but maybe something like the Python koans: https://github.com/gregmalcolm/python_koans

When I started my current job I was given a couple of weeks to learn python. (I was a ruby dev previously). I really enjoyed the Python koans (https://github.com/gregmalcolm/python_koans) as a change from just reading docs, and something that gave me some small sense of achievement

I'm learning a new language right now and I'm finding its "koans" helpful. "Koans" are a format for tutorials that take the form of a script that runs on your computer, that you gradually fix up like Stardew Valley. There are Python koans here - https://github.com/gregmalcolm/python_koans

Not exactly what you asked for but a good addition to learning. https://github.com/gregmalcolm/python_koans

github.com/gregmalcolm - Python Koans

When I was learning Ruby for a job ruby koans was helpful. Python has a version here: https://github.com/gregmalcolm/python_koans not sure of the quality though.

It depends on your background, past coding experience, and how much stuff you have outside of work. If you are committed, then it should not be a problem. You have a while until you start, so plenty of time to start working on stuff now so classes go well. I started with python is for everyone https://www.py4e.com/ before taking my first class. Good luck! It is a fun program!

Python for Everybody is the resource used in the course I'm taking now. The instructor of the course developed these materials to teach Python to beginners.

I took the free python course at https://www.py4e.com/ before starting at OSU and it set me up nicely for 161 and 162. I would say 225 was my greatest hurdle, as I am bad at math. If you are rusty at math in any aspect I would HIGHLY recommend starting some Khan Academy lessons in anything up through advanced algebra that is fuzzy for you. 225 is the only class so far I got an A- in and it wrecked me body and soul for a quarter :D Overall this program is what you make out of it and there's not a ton of handholding, plus there will extra work outside of it to actually do well in the real world (leetcode, interview prep, etc.), but it is a solid option to change your life (it's already changed mine) and I have enjoyed my time at OSU. Good luck!

Not sure how helpful the cert is but here's something to get you going with python: https://www.py4e.com/

Check out this site: Python for Everybody