Learning Python is easiest if you approach it in three stages —
basics, practice, and projects — while using the right mix of
resources and habits.
1. Understand the Basics
Focus on the core building blocks before diving into advanced
topics.
Topics to cover:
● Installing Python & using an IDE (VS Code, PyCharm, or
Jupyter Notebook)
● Variables, data types, and operators
● Input/output (input(), print())
● Conditional statements (if, elif, else)
● Loops (for, while)
● Functions
● Lists, tuples, sets, and dictionaries
● Basic string manipulation
Good resources:
● Python.org Tutorials
● Automate the Boring Stuff with Python by Al Sweigart (great
for beginners)
● FreeCodeCamp’s 4-hour Python course on YouTube
2. Practice Small Problems
Once you know the syntax, practice every day to reinforce
learning.
Where to practice:
● HackerRank
● LeetCode (start with easy problems)
● Codewars
Daily exercises:
● Write a program that prints multiplication tables
● Create a basic calculator
● Reverse a string
● Count words in a sentence
● Find prime numbers
3. Build Real Projects
Projects help you apply what you’ve learned and make it stick.
Examples:
● Beginner:
○ To-do list app
○ Number guessing game
○ Weather checker (using an API)
● Intermediate:
○ Web scraper (BeautifulSoup)
○ Simple website (Flask/Django)
○ Data analysis project (Pandas, Matplotlib)
● Advanced:
○ Machine learning model (Scikit-learn)
○ Automation scripts (email sender, file organizer)
○ Chatbot
4. Follow a Learning Routine
● 1 hour/day → 20 min theory, 40 min coding
● Review old code to improve it
● Keep a Python journal to note down new concepts
● Share your projects on GitHub for feedback
5. Next Steps After Basics
● Learn OOP (Object-Oriented Programming)
● Work with files (read/write)
● Explore libraries:
○ For data: Pandas, NumPy
○ For web: Flask, Django
○ For automation: Selenium, PyAutoGUI
● Practice problem-solving regularly