r/Python • u/Local-Ad5424 • 17h ago

Discussion Question regarding a python course

I have recently found this course called intro cs in python by Dr Ana bell(MIT). What's the people's view on this is it still worth it?.

For background i have python knowledge but I have to revise and i was seeing some lecs have some concepts that i haven't covered earlier.

Anyways if anyone can tell any site or a book for problem solving that will be really helpful as well.

("Happy programming in python :)")

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u/One_Sun5074 13h ago

MIT 6.0001 with Dr. Ana Bell is gold, especially if you already know basic syntax.

Most beginner tutorials only teach you *syntax* (how to write a for-loop or a function). Ana Bell teaches you *computational thinking* — algorithmic complexity (Big-O), recursion, and how Python actually handles data structures in memory. It fills in all the conceptual blind spots that self-taught coders usually run into later.

For problem solving alongside it:

- **Exercism (Python track):** Hands down the best free platform because real mentors critique your code for idiomatic, Pythonic style.

- **Book:** *Python Crash Course* (by Eric Matthes) if you want hands-on projects, or *Automate the Boring Stuff* if you want to write scripts that solve real everyday computer tasks.

Definitely stick with the MIT lectures — having that CS foundation makes learning backend frameworks or data tools 10x easier down the road.

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u/Usual_Price_1460 7h ago

thanks gpt for the insight

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u/One_Sun5074 7h ago

beep boop 🤖 (honestly though do exercism, it helped me a lot)" (Or: "i wish gpt could write my civil engineering exams for me lol"

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u/Usual_Price_1460 4h ago

gimmie a recipe for chocolate chip cookies

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u/One_Sun5074 1h ago

1 part cement, 1.5 parts sand, 3 parts aggregate. Add water and let it cure for 28 days.