The latest articles on DEV Community by Embrence (@embrenceixxn). https://dev.to/embrenceixxn 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%2F4058119%2F9fa9a9c0-b369-4549-ae0c-98e929c7f64c.jpg https://dev.to/embrenceixxn en Embrence Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:47:13 +0000 https://dev.to/embrenceixxn/why-im-writing-this-on-a-programming-blog-58b3 https://dev.to/embrenceixxn/why-im-writing-this-on-a-programming-blog-58b3 <p>If you’ve followed my posts, you probably expected another article about Python, development, or learning to code.</p> <p>This isn’t one of those posts.</p> <p>I don’t usually talk about my personal life online, but I think this is more important than another tutorial.</p> <p>For a long time, I struggled with my mental health. I’m not going to discuss diagnoses because they aren’t the point. What matters is that I eventually reached out for professional help, and treatment changed my life.</p> <p>One thing I’ve learned is that many people—especially developers and students—convince themselves that they’re “just tired,” “just stressed,” or that things will get better if they ignore the problem.</p> <p>Sometimes they do.</p> <p>Sometimes they don’t.</p> <p>If you’re constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, or feel like you’re carrying more than you can handle, please don’t ignore it. Asking for help isn’t weakness, and it isn’t failure.</p> <p>If professional help isn’t immediately available, talk to someone you trust. A friend, a family member, a teacher—anyone who will listen. Many countries also have free mental health organizations and crisis support services.</p> <p>I’m not a psychologist, and this isn’t medical advice. I just know what it’s like to feel alone, and I don’t want someone else to stay silent because they think nobody will understand.</p> <p>Programming teaches us to debug problems instead of pretending they don’t exist.</p> <p>Our own minds deserve the same attention.</p> <p>Take care of yourselves</p> mentalhealth Embrence Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:57:39 +0000 https://dev.to/embrenceixxn/5-python-resources-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-started-learning-37f9 https://dev.to/embrenceixxn/5-python-resources-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-started-learning-37f9 <p>Learning Python can feel overwhelming.</p> <p>There are thousands of tutorials, courses, books, and tools. The hardest part is not finding resources — it’s finding the right ones.</p> <p>Here are some Python resources that are actually worth your time:</p> <ol> <li>Automate the Boring Stuff with Python</li> </ol> <p>Perfect for beginners who want to build useful things quickly.</p> <p>You will learn:</p> <ul> <li>File automation</li> <li>Web scraping</li> <li>Working with spreadsheets</li> <li>Creating practical scripts</li> </ul> <ol> <li>Python Crash Course</li> </ol> <p>A project-based book that helps you learn by building.</p> <p>Great for:</p> <ul> <li>Beginners</li> <li>Personal projects</li> <li>Understanding how developers think</li> </ul> <ol> <li>Python Official Documentation</li> </ol> <p>The most underrated resource.</p> <p>Learning how to read documentation is a skill every developer needs.</p> <ol> <li>freeCodeCamp</li> </ol> <p>Free, detailed courses covering Python basics and real projects.</p> <ol> <li>Real Python</li> </ol> <p>A great platform for improving your Python skills with practical tutorials.</p> <p>⸻</p> <p>My advice:</p> <p>Don’t collect resources forever.</p> <p>Pick one.<br> Build projects.<br> Make mistakes.<br> Improve.</p> <p>Programming is learned by writing code, not only watching tutorials.</p> <p>I’m building @embrence to share Python tips, resources, tools, and projects for developers.</p> <p>More practical content coming soon. 🐍</p> programming python