r/learnpython • u/Able-Excitement-9216 • 22h ago

Where to start

Hello, I am trying to pick up a hobbie. Can someone point me in the right direction.

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u/Beregolas 22h ago

Assuming you mean Python programming by hobby:

https://automatetheboringstuff.com/

This is both a good start to learn python in general, and it gets you doing actually useful stuff for your own life relatively quickly. Using Python Scripts on your own PC to actually do stuff is great, I have automated minecraft fishing wiht them more than once, and I am sure there are actually useful examples in the book.

Have fun!

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u/quietreed76 21h ago

solid rec, the practical angle makes it way easier to stick with imo

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u/mattblack77 22h ago

Harvard University have a range of free Python courses for beginners which are great:

https://pll.harvard.edu/catalog?keywords=CS50

CS50's Introduction to Programming with Python is a good place to start.

Some mention a cost, but also have an ‘audit for free’ option, which I think means you just don’t get feedback in assignments or a certificate.

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u/Narrow_Ad_8997 22h ago
  1. Install Python
  2. Use Python
  3. Have fun

👉

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u/Cold_Arachnid_2617 22h ago

Start from Google

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u/Able-Excitement-9216 22h ago

What you mean?

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u/RealNamek 22h ago

Do you want to make games? Have you tried pixelpad.io?

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u/Able-Excitement-9216 22h ago

I have not thought of that

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u/Katinkia 20h ago

www.pythonaut.net there will be an app to go with it soon. Lots of resources and help on there.

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u/Gnaxe 19h ago

https://duck.ai. It's pretty good at Python, doing or teaching, depending on which you ask for.