The latest articles on DEV Community by El (@el1107). https://dev.to/el1107 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4133155%2Fa5deb41f-6067-466c-8d31-5c52ad1b7bb9.png https://dev.to/el1107 en El Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:37:01 +0000 https://dev.to/el1107/my-journey-in-python-week-1-with-akwannya-hub-skill-pod-cohort-1-19l6 https://dev.to/el1107/my-journey-in-python-week-1-with-akwannya-hub-skill-pod-cohort-1-19l6 <p>Throughout my tech journey, I always thought computers were complicated systems. I knew they could do amazing things (in Akan, we would say "ԐyԐ nwanwa"), but I did not know how they worked inside. A few weeks ago, I joined the <strong>Akwannya Hub Skill Pod</strong> Cohort 1, where I was given the opportunity to start learning Python. Now, I am learning computers works gradually.</p> <p>One of the best parts of this journey so far is that I am not learning alone. I have met incredible colleagues in the cohort who share the same passion for technology. We are studying together, sharing ideas, and helping each other grow, and I am really happy to connect with them.</p> <p>Here is a reflection on what I learned during our first week discussion sessions and my personal study time.</p> <p><strong>1. What Makes a Language?</strong><br> Before writing code, I learned about the foundational components that make up any language, whether human or computer-based:</p> <ul> <li>Alphabet</li> <li>Lexis (Vocabulary)</li> <li>Syntax(Rules)</li> <li>Semantics</li> </ul> <p><strong>2. Python History</strong><br> I was surprised to learn that Python was not named after the snake, My first time hearing that. I got to know that Python was created in 1989 by Guido van Rossum as a Christmas hobby project and named after his favorite BBC comedy show, Monty Python's Flying Circus. Curiosity made me visit Youtube instantly to watch the show.</p> <p><em>Guido four goals for python:</em> Easy to write, Opensource, Understandable and best for everyday task.</p> <p><strong>Where it start</strong><br> To get started with hands-on practice, I used my terminal to check my Python version (3.14.3) and interact with the Python interpreter.<br> <a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F047bvsyf4ayadp96gtdp.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F047bvsyf4ayadp96gtdp.png" alt=" " width="800" height="418"></a></p> <p>Studying alongside my pod colleagues made overcoming difficult concepts much easier. Sharing ideas keeps us motivated.</p> <p>This is just the beginning of my journey in Cohort 1. Step by step, alongside my peers, I am learning how to think like a programmer.<br> </p> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight python"><code><span class="nf">print</span><span class="p">(</span><span class="sh">"</span><span class="s">Hoping you all join me in learning python</span><span class="sh">"</span><span class="p">)</span> </code></pre> </div> beginners learning programming python