{"id":10183,"date":"2021-12-23T07:00:12","date_gmt":"2021-12-23T15:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.codingdojo.com\/blog\/?p=10183"},"modified":"2022-12-19T12:04:18","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T20:04:18","slug":"can-i-learn-python","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.codingdojo.com\/blog\/can-i-learn-python","title":{"rendered":"Can I Learn Python On My Own?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yes. You can learn Python<\/a> on your own. <\/span><\/p>\n

Learning a programming language is all about determination and practice. Like learning any language, you need the experience to speak it fluently, but with a programming language, you can start creating programs way before you\u2019ve memorized every nuance.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Python Best Used For?<\/span><\/h2>\n

As one of the most versatile and popular languages<\/a> with recruiters, you\u2019ll see Python in video games, backend systems, user interfaces, and much more. It\u2019s also one of the easiest languages to read and understand, even for a complete newcomer, which means it\u2019s a good starting point for aspiring software developers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lastly, it\u2019s particularly useful in fields like artificial intelligence<\/a> and natural language processing, as it has a vast horde of libraries behind it with everything you could need.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not without its pitfalls, though. Speed can often be a problem and it struggles when it comes to mobile development. Despite this, it\u2019s still the most popular and in-demand language out there.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn Python for Beginners<\/span><\/h2>\n

Everything you could want to know is on the official Python wiki<\/a>. A particularly helpful Python beginner\u2019s guide will <\/span>walk you through your first steps, from downloading the necessary software to creating your first program. Even if you\u2019ve never coded before, there are tutorials you can follow to get to grips with the basics of the language.<\/span><\/p>\n

The site can look a little intimidating at first \u2013 and it\u2019s quite difficult to navigate \u2013 but with a little digging and backtracking, most of the materials you need will be there.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read Through a Few Books<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a bit more of a straightforward route, the best way is to follow a book through the language. We recommend reading and following more than one to cement the language in your memory. You\u2019ll cover a lot of the same ground, but that practice will be invaluable later down the line.<\/span>
\nHere are three to get started with:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n