Where can I learn Python?

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  1. Hacked Cupcake

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    I've been told a lot of times that I should learn to code in Python. Could anybody recommend what Youtube series/website I could use to learn Python?
     
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  2. FlyingAnonymoose

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    My advice: Don't use Codecademy for it. Their courses are bugged out and I nearly started ripping out my hair.
     
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    Yeah, I used to use it and then it started to get REALLY buggy.
    Thanks for the advice.
     
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    #3 Hacked Cupcake, Dec 10, 2013
  4. Deadfly

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    I find it much easier to learn how to program by making a project out of it. Have a goal you want to accomplish.
    ex: I want to make a program that'll rename my music files based on the song name.
    If you have any ideas, I can point you in a particular direction that'll help you the most.
     
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    I don't have any ideas at the moment, all though I am writing a website and Python could come in handy for it. I'll think about what exactly I need it for.
     
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    #5 Hacked Cupcake, Dec 10, 2013
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    It depends. I learnt python by getting my hands on a raspberry pi. You need it to tie into most of the hardware elements (Read: GPIO) (Well you don't but its easier using the python GPIO module).

    I really agree with Deadfly. Find a project, and dive in. Look at existing scripts to learn syntax, use the pydocs to get functions, and google problems as you run into them.
    Even better is to get someone who knows the language that you can ask when you run into a wall. I would offer, but i'm really not around a lot. You are welcome to add me and ask questions anytime but im not always around :)

    Good luck!
     
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    #6 Bottswana, Dec 19, 2013
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    Search for Code academy on Google and you will find a site that will help you learn to code. I have used it before and it really helped me understand the basics of programming.
     
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