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Python Bootcamp

Udemy

8 recommenders · 8 threads · recommended in 4 years, 2016–2021 · score 11.2

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A Udemy course by Jose Portilla teaching Python 3 from the basics through practical programming, with exercises and problem sets. Commenters note it is paid but often discounted to around $11-19.

Commenters call it a solid, well-paced starting point for absolute beginners, with one praising Jose's pacing and clear explanations.

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On Reddit (14)

  1. RecommendsCisWhiteMaleBeer/Python2021in “[deleted by user]”▲ 1

    Oh goodness YES, probably less than a year depending on your discipline level. Even after learning just the basics, Python can be a lot of fun to mess around with and there are SO many amazing free resources available. It can't do EVERYTHING but it's the perfect "gateway" language that will get…

  2. Recommendsstarravenr/learnprogramming2021in “Reconnecting with programming after years of depression… having a hard time staying motivated and finding my place.”▲ 4

    Hello, I definitely went the Udemy route to learn a language and then a little web dev. I’m a software engineer now, it took 1 year of self learning and a boot camp to get me “job ready”. BUT I know there are lots of people that just use Udemy it to break into the industry. If you’re really…

  3. Recommendslhoux09r/learnprogramming2020in “What’s the best place to relearn python efficiently?”▲ 10

    I recommend you "complete python bootcamp go from zero to hero in python 3" this is a huge, it covers everything you need to start with python 3. The course is on udemy.

  4. Recommendsjmore2018r/learnprogramming2020in “how to start out for TOTAL beginners”▲ 1

    I started with a python boot camp by Jose Portilla on Udemy (it’s 11 bucks I think when you sign up for). He breaks things down really well, and there are problem sets to practice. From there, I read Automate the Boring Stuff with Python and built a couple more kind of useful scripts, but nothing…

  5. RecommendsKobeBeatJesusr/learnprogramming2020in “I’m a developer who has spent the last six years teaching web development to over 700,000 online students. AMA about how to become a web developer!”▲ 1

    Just wanted to say I enjoyed the Python boot camp on Udemy. How many hours do you think it took you to create that course? What are the biggest complications that you have in producing a course and how do you find ways to keep things updated/fresh?

  6. RecommendsConfused_Electronr/learnmachinelearning2019in “What should learn for this?”▲ 1

    Exactly. Personally, I'm interested in the area and would like to learn deep info about the topics but I won't really have much time - I have two 4th year courses that both have lab and term project so I suspect I won't at least. I've followed two Python courses on Youtube, one from Dr. Chuck(7hrs…

  7. RecommendsAmbitiousOkrar/learnmachinelearning2019in “Kaggle micro courses after Andrew Ng's Machine Learning course?”▲ 59

    Kaggle microcourses cover the tip of an iceberg! As a quick refresher, it's okayish.. But I wouldn't suggest you that. Instead, if you are not familiar with Python, go and learn that first! You can start with courses offered in Udemy (eg. Python Bootcamp by Jose Portilla), or Automate the Boring…

  8. RecommendsArjornr/learnprogramming2016in “Anyone here try out Udemy for Python?”

    Udemy courses are on a paid system that fluctuates and the courses are hit or miss, so you have to have another user who can recommend the best bang-for-your-buck course. That is why it is not on the side bar. u/WillCraig_ has suggested the best instructor and course for fundamentals of python…

  9. Mentionsawsfanboyr/learnprogramming2023in “am I too old to learn Python?”

    No, not too old. I suggest you learn towards a specific goal. It will make more sense. This is the same principle i would recommend for anyone, any age. Think of a specific sample project(s) e.g bookstore and financial app and whatever knowledge you acquire, use it immediately as you build towards…

  10. Mentionsabsomnir/webdev2022in “Thoughts on "The Web Developer Bootcamp 2022" by Colt Steele?”

    My last job let me know I’d need webdev experience about two months after starting - by me being handed a paper form and told “put a fillable version of this in Quickbase that updates the right fields”. Colt’s course saved my bacon *and* taught me the basic programming fundamentals needed to not…

  11. Mentionssilverskyxor/learnprogramming2022in “Is Udemy worth it? Right now they have a sale and I'm looking at taking up JavaScript”▲ 1

    I would highly recommend that you try The Odin project first. I don’t see a reason to buy a course off of Udemy or something similar unless you want the cert too. Plus these courses sort of really hold your hand and walk you through everything. I’ve taken two courses. One for Python by colt and…

  12. Mentions3gw3rsresrsr/learnprogramming2021in “[Opinion] Harvard's CS50 is an amazing course and wonderfully taught, but it's not a good first course to learn programming/computer science for someone with no background”▲ 2

    Correct, it's very tough and it's NOT for beginners. You must already know recursive functions and be proficient in loops and simple programs, otherwise you'll be lost. I am taking it right now, and I am NOT able to finish week 3 assignment the way they want me to (the automatic grader expects me…

  13. Mentionsqueenzeusr/Python2019in “Approx 6 months back. I was asking help to practice and learn python in this sub. With the support of this sub yesterday I contributed in one of the DL project of arrow and color detection at the right spot which is to be implemented in self driving rovers. Thank you all.”▲ 1

    Thanks! I'll try to finish the Python Bootcamp course first on Udemy, so I'll be familiar with the basics first, then I'll contact you again when I sign up for Codewars. :)

  14. MentionsRjhusein3r/learnprogramming2019in “Trying to learn web development, and Im willing to spend a few bucks in any udemy course. Any recommendations?”▲ 11

    Search for Colt Steele on Udemy. He has two awesome web dev courses and a python one too.

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