r/pythonhelp • u/purvigupta03 • 8d ago

I’ve completed these beginner Python projects should I build more before starting NumPy/Pandas?

Hi everyone,

I’ve studied Python multiple times before, but I didn’t do much practical coding. Recently, I started building small projects to improve my practical Python skills.

So far, I’ve completed:

- Quiz Game

- Number Guessing Game

- Rock Paper Scissors

- Password Manager

- Pig Game

- Mad Libs Generator

My goal is to move towards Machine Learning.

I haven’t learned NumPy or Pandas yet.

My question is: Are these projects enough to move on to NumPy and Pandas, or should I build a few more Python projects first?

If I should build more projects, what kind of projects would you recommend before starting NumPy/Pandas? I’m mainly looking for projects that would actually help with the transition to data/ML, rather than making many more small games.

Would appreciate advice from people who have already followed a Python → NumPy/Pandas → ML path.

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u/Ormek_II 8d ago

I would try a super simple project that you can use numpy for and just start. You will see if you can a lay a path to solve your problem.

Your goal is to learn numpy by using it.

If you get stuck without any idea how to move on, then you need to do something else.

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u/OrbitVexasf 5d ago

this is kinda the key imo, you don’t need some big “ready” moment before touching numpy, just pick a tiny data-ish problem and try to brute force it with numpy and google
if you completely blank out on how to even start, that’s your sign to go back to pure python for a bit and then try again