Current Events > ITT: Learning Python

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HesOurYou posted...

I was thinking earlier that I can do Python but I am not really a programmer. I've decided to take this course. It's free, and you can upgrade to a cert at any time. It teachers core fundamentals of programming. You should take it with me, fam. Just click where it asks if you're interested in a verified certificate from edX.

https://cs50.harvard.edu/x/2021/

I'll check that out tomorrow! Been out all day with my girlfriend after Japanese class. So tired.

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I accidently uninstalled Gitkraken while cleaning my computer out. I hope all my settings will be saved >_>

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Bump, didn't do much today. I've been applying for more jobs.

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I just finished week 0 of the course. It has you watch a 1h45m lecture, followed by creating a mini project on Scratch. Never used Scratch before but it's easy and kinda fun. Think I spent ~3 hours on my project, but most of it was trying to think of an interesting / random story and figuring out which things to use. I have until the end of the year to submit it so I may hold off for a week or so to submit in case I think of something else.

Now I'm going to play Ocarina of Time and start week 1 tomorrow.

SpiritSephiroth posted...

Bump, didn't do much today. I've been applying for more jobs.

What about the other job you applied for?

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HesOurYou posted...

What about the other job you applied for?

Havent heard back from them. I also emailed the agent and interviewer. I mean, if I haven't got it at least they could tell me so I could stop badgering them. Maybe its still too early to tell.

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Bump.

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SpiritSephiroth posted...

Havent heard back from them. I also emailed the agent and interviewer. I mean, if I haven't got it at least they could tell me so I could stop badgering them. Maybe its still too early to tell.

Ah. Maybe its taking them longer than usual to decide.

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HesOurYou posted...

Ah. Maybe its taking them longer than usual to decide.

Yeah I think they must be doing criminal background checks ect.

I also got another interview on wednesday for a different job so theres that. Really want a pure remote role though lol

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Okay got my github started back up. I'm going to start a new file to upload it and see if its working out.

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Tested a few stuff today. Managed to push something on to the remote server successfully, so thats working again.

Also wanted to look through more tutorials but a lack of time means I got to wait till tomorrow after Japanese class. I'll be going out with my gf too so hopefully tomorrow night should be a good time for me to sit down and spend some time on PyCharm.

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Okay, time for some coding now before bed.

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I haven't used Python much. Been mostly trying to focus on this CS50 course.

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HesOurYou posted...

I haven't used Python much. Been mostly trying to focus on this CS50 course.

I've been going through free courses from Udemy, but I've stopped them for a while to practice trying to make more practical code. I've gotten stuck quite a few times, actually got the mind to revise the basics again.

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https://geekyhumans.com/get-weather-information-using-python/

SpiritSephiroth posted...

I've been going through free courses from Udemy

I have a ton of udemy courses, but I've only ever really used one.

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HesOurYou posted...

https://geekyhumans.com/get-weather-information-using-python/

I have a ton of udemy courses, but I've only ever really used one.

Yeah I still need to get through more to see if they're better than the ones you find elsewhere.

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Why bother with a "free" weather service that requires the "sign up and get secret key" runaround when api.weather.gov exists?

Questionmarktarius posted...

Why bother with a "free" weather service that requires the "sign up and get secret key" runaround when api.weather.gov exists?

Whats that?

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https://www.weather.gov/documentation/services-web-api

I have another interview tomorrow, hope it goes well!

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Questionmarktarius posted...

Why bother with a "free" weather service that requires the "sign up and get secret key" runaround when api.weather.gov exists?

For fun.

SpiritSephiroth posted...

I have another interview tomorrow, hope it goes well!

Good luck! I take it you haven't heard back from the last job. What's this job that you're interviewing for?

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this topic inspired me to learn python too. thanks tc. i need to get out of this hellhole job that I'm in and I will use all of the free time to learn this

luckily I have enough money saved up that could last me for over a year

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SamusGlory posted...

i need to get out of this hellhole job that I'm in and I will use all of the free time to learn this

That is literally the motivation I have for learning to program.

I also recommend taking a computer science course or teaching yourself more about computer science.

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SamusGlory posted...

this topic inspired me to learn python too. thanks tc. i need to get out of this hellhole job that I'm in and I will use all of the free time to learn this

luckily I have enough money saved up that could last me for over a year

Im glad this topic is having an effect here. More people who join the better. We can all learn from each other.

On that note I'm going to start posting my new code here once I make them like I did before. Feel free to take any of it, if its useful.

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Hi

Waifu-man posted...

Hi

Feel free to look through any links or code shared here.

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SpiritSephiroth posted...

Feel free to look through any links or code shared here.

Where should i start? I want to really learn the basic first and then hopefully i type a few codes.

Waifu-man posted...

Where should i start? I want to really learn the basic first and then hopefully i type a few codes.

Try the Youtube video in the first post. I did the whole thing and I learnt most of the basics from it, its really useful.

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SpiritSephiroth posted...

Try the Youtube video in the first post. I did the whole thing and I learnt most of the basics from it, its really useful.

Okie dokie

Bump

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porgarm

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Just started a new project. I might upload it to Github if it goes well and share it here for the first time. I'll let you guys know if I do it >_>

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I'm learning Python to help build myself a programming resume as a business information systems major.

It'd also be cool to try and build out some concepts for games I have but I also recognize the multidisciplinary skillsets such projects require like art, particularly animations.

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Doe posted...

I'm learning Python to help build myself a programming resume as a business information systems major.

It'd also be cool to try and build out some concepts for games I have but I also recognize the multidisciplinary skillsets such projects require like art, particularly animations.

You're probably way ahead of me. I literally started learning a few months ago and have made a few text-based games and some small programs that work adequately. Trying to get to the point where I can actually show off my knowledge on my CV and put it down as a basic skill. Right now its in the hobby section of my CV.

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SpiritSephiroth posted...

You're probably way ahead of me

Not necessarily. I've mostly had to take business gen-eds and pre-reqs so far. My academic experience is only in SQL, which while useful, is sort of not a 'real' programming language.

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Bump for now

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I also installed KDE Ubuntu on my laptop. which has been an up and down experience

Some truly weird things can arise. For example if I launch libreoffice from the terminal it's scaled correctly, but when I launch it from the start menu it's super zoomed out. One must ponder how such a disparity can even arise

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In order to learn python, i have to install it

I hope my trusty ol toaster can handle a little bit more data.

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Waifu-man posted...

In order to learn python, i have to install it

I hope my trusty ol toaster can handle a little bit more data.

Did you manage to get Pycharm working with Python?

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SpiritSephiroth posted...

Did you manage to get Pycharm working with Python?

I havent try to install it yet. Pycharm?

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Im back.

Waifu-man posted...

I havent try to install it yet. Pycharm?

Yup fam download Pycharm after you install Python.

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SomeLikeItHoth posted...

Im back.

Yup fam download Pycharm after you install Python.

Welcome back!

Yeah you have to set them both up.

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SomeLikeItHoth posted...

Im back.

Yup fam download Pycharm after you install Python.

Ah ok

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im up to chapter 8 functions

if a line or statement is getting too long for the recommended 80 characters per line limit, how do you finish the statement on the next line?

ive tried just pressing Enter but it doesnt seem to connect the statement as one line

toyota posted...

if a line or statement is getting too long for the recommended 80 characters per line limit, how do you finish the statement on the next line?

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I decided to buy this course as there's another flash sale going on

https://www.udemy.com/course/the-web-developer-bootcamp/

I can't personally recommend it, as I've only watched section 1, but supposedly it's one of, if not the best web development courses to take. Right now It's only $20 which seems like a great investment if you're into learning about JavaScript and databases and stuff and are looking into getting a career in that area. I'm also still taking the CS50 course, so between those two courses I'll be busy for the rest of the year. All the while still trying to make time for Python.

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SomeLikeItHoth posted...

Thanks dude, exactly what i was after!

Looking good so far. Did a bit of code myself and messed around with the random function. What I wanted to do didn't end up working but I learnt a few things.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vlolidaoiak

I've been thinking of following something like this just for practice.

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SpiritSephiroth posted...

I've been thinking of following something like this just for practice.

That looks like a lot of fun.

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SomeLikeItHoth posted...

That looks like a lot of fun.

I've been drawing some pixel characters and creating classes for them in Python while writing their profiles in Japanese >_>

Trying to combine all of my learning into one fun project.

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