Why Python? For someone who is just but beginning to explore the realms of a programming languages, that is a question that is likely to come up. Whereas most of the times we are introduced into ‘ideal’ programming language by our peers, mentors or lecturers, we find ourselves asking if this is going to work for you. Well yes, Python is the ideal programming language not only for beginners but for professionals as well. Why you might ask?
Well, other than its easy to master syntax and short, concise and readable classes that are not cumbersome to the reader, Python is so versatile. At least hear me out. Python can do almost everything in the programming world. You want to venture into data science? Python. Did someone say Artificial Intelligence? Python. What about machine learning? Why not! I am not sure if you can do this, but what about web development? Yes of course! That is not to say that other languages are not as great but why learn other languages whereas you can learn one major language that will get the job done. Python’s ability to get the job done is honestly the only reason I can come up as a justification why this large companies use it to develop their applications. In fact, Google has listed Python as being one of its four major languages.
While this article is about mastering Python the right way, I would not necessarily say that there is a formula one has to use in order to master or rather have basic knowledge of python. However, I think that there are measure or steps that are integral in learning the language.
To begin with, practice. I cannot really place a price on the importance of practice not only to Python, but to any programming language in particular. Just code, code and code! While being a beginner at coding could be really frustrating due to the constant errors arising and sometimes being entirely clueless on exactly what is going on, I can promise you it does get better. No guru at coding started where they are today anyway. Practice has this compounding magical effect that is not felt immediately but over days, you certainly start seeing results as you are way better than before you even started working on it.
Moreover, put yourself out there. This would mean either engaging in workshops or putting yourself in a community that you can easily identify with. You would be surprised by the amount of knowledge one can extract out of this workshops. This is because here you get to interact with great minds that have been doing this long enough hence are easily able to guide you through it. Furthermore, associating yourself with an online community allows you to be in an environment where you can easily learn, be challenged and nurture your skills
Lastly, do research and engage in learning activities. They is so much information that is out there that one just cannot fully exploit. While back in the day people would complain of insufficient reading materials, that is no longer a problem in today’s world. There are stacks and stacks of material in the internet today raging from articles, books that are softcopies, YouTube videos as well as free online courses. So essentially, one should be able to use this materials to their advantage in order to learn Python efficiently.
Lastly, learning Python is completely easy, I mean it has the easiest syntax I have ever come across. However, consistency and practice should be the two keywords a learner should uphold
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