Posted 19 February 2021 - 04:29 PM
Hey Guys,
I hope you're all well. I would like to know if the course python for everybody by Dr. Charles Severance is useful to get an entry level job as a programmer with no background whatsoever. Or is it best as a get to know python as language? Any recommended courses or books?
By the way, what is the best way to approach a programming book?
An honest opinion would be much appreciated!
Stay safe!
Regards,
Joe
Edited by Joebeeep, 19 February 2021 - 04:30 PM.
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Posted 20 February 2021 - 12:46 PM
Not familiar with that course. But if you are looking for a basic intro to Python, check out Jason Cannon's Python Programming for Beginners. won't necessarily get you a job, but it covers the basics and is easy to follow.
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Posted 21 February 2021 - 04:52 AM
You could try Python Master Class on Udemy. It's pretty in-depth. Teaches things including TKinter, sqlite, generators, classes and Object Oriented Programming. I have it, but find certain aspects quite hard, but you will probably be fine. It isn't cheap, so it may be better to wait for it to go on sale.
Posted 23 February 2021 - 10:14 PM
I'm no programming expert but I've made a "Supporting" amount of money from C#, VB, and Python programming with freelancing. I'm all self taught. Granted this was a few years ago and I used youtube.
However I'd say learn the syntax/basics. And then come up with a program or idea you want to create. And start piecing things together. This gave me a lot more drive and determination on learning everything. It makes it a lot easier in comparison to just learning the syntax. When you're actively trying to work on something in the process it makes it fun.
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Posted 01 March 2021 - 03:17 PM
Thank you for your opinion and suggestions sflatechguy, thelittleduck,TazzyOpz 
!
Very much appreciated!
Beware of doing your righteousness before men, to be viewed by them; if you do, you have no reward with your father in heaven.― Math 6:1
PS: Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of BC
Posted 08 June 2021 - 03:24 PM
A bit late to this party, but here's my 2 cents on the topic:
Such courses are not really meant to credentialize you and prep you for jobs, more like training wheels while you're learning a language.
Pre-job hunting prep kinda depends on your end goal (eg want to do web dev? data analysis? freelance or company? etc). My generic advice would be to start with some algorithms & data structures and at the same time learn a language, using one of the aforementioned courses if you find that learning format helpful.
A fun way to engage with this after a few days/weeks of learning is to come up with an simple program/web site/script/whatever and start coding. Github portfolios can be helpful for job hunting too.
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