How do you actually learn #Python? Mark Smith breaks it down into 3 core ideas: 1. Start by copying At the beginning, you need guidance. Tutorials, books, and exercises help you understand how code is structured. 2. Move quickly to building This is where real learning happens. • Start small • Recreate simple tools • Work on projects you care about You don’t learn programming by consuming content – you learn it by writing code. 3. Learn from others Read code, follow experienced developers, and learn how real projects are written. ❌ Avoid common mistakes: - When you let AI write code, you stop learning. - When you try to learn everything at once, you risk burning out. - When you obsess about avoiding errors, you lose a major part of the process. ✅ What actually helps: - Breaking problems into small pieces. - Building early, even if it’s messy. - Learning gradually (including tools like Git). - Using AI to assist, not replace thinking. The key idea: You don’t learn programming by consuming content. You learn it by writing code. 👉 Watch the full talk: https://lnkd.in/ex9yu4TM
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💭 Day 5 with Python… I started thinking like a developer. By now, my code was growing… More lines, more logic, more repetition. And somewhere in between, I had this thought: “Why am I writing the same logic again and again?” 🤔 That’s when I discovered functions. A simple idea… but a powerful one: 👉 Write once. Use anytime. So instead of repeating code, I did this: ✔ Created a function ✔ Gave it a name ✔ Reused it whenever needed And just like that… my code felt cleaner, smarter, and more organized. But the real change wasn’t in the code… 💡 It was in my thinking. I stopped asking: “How do I write this?” And started asking: 👉 “How do I design this better?” 🐍 Python is no longer just syntax and errors… It’s becoming a way of solving problems step by step. ✨ That’s the shift: From writing code → to thinking like a developer. Still learning. Still improving. But now… with a different mindset. #Python #CodingJourney #Day5 #Functions #DeveloperMindset #LearnToCode #Programming #TechJourney #Growth 🚀
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Day 5 of my coding journey 🚀 A simple mistake, but very common for beginners. Today I made a small mistake in functions...😅 # Functions to add two numbers def add(a, b) return a + b print(add(2, 3)) I expected the output 5, but nothing happened. The print() statement was written after return, so it never executed. Fix ✅ def add(a, b) return a + b print(add(2, 3)) Output: 5 ✅ small mistake, but a good lesson. #Python #AI #MachineLearning
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🚀 From Writing Code… to Understanding How It Works Internally Most people learn Python by just writing code. But this week, I focused on something deeper — understanding how Python actually behaves behind the scenes. As someone already working in a technical environment, I realized: 👉 Strengthening fundamentals is what truly unlocks growth. 📚 What I Learned I explored core Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts and practical utilities: Static methods — writing cleaner utility functions Instance vs Class variables — understanding data scope Class methods — modifying shared data properly super() — connecting parent & child classes Magic methods (__len__, __init__) — how Python behaves internally Method overriding — customizing behavior File handling — cleaning cluttered directories PDF merging using PyPDF — real-world automation 💡 Key Takeaways Clean structure > messy code OOP is not just theory — it models real-world systems Python has powerful built-in capabilities (we just need to explore them) Small automation scripts can save hours of manual work 🌍 Real-World Impact Instead of just learning syntax, I can now: ✔ Organize large codebases better ✔ Automate repetitive tasks (like file cleanup & PDF merging) ✔ Understand how scalable systems are designed 📈 Growth Mindset This journey reminded me: “You don’t grow by jumping ahead. You grow by strengthening your basics.” 🤔 Question for You What concept in Python or programming completely changed your understanding when you first learned it? 👉 If you're also on a journey to improve your tech skills, let's connect and grow together. #Python #OOP #LearningJourney #Coding #CareerGrowth #100DaysOfCode #WebDevelopment #Automation
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🚀 Master Python with 140+ Basic Programs (Step-by-Step Learning Guide) Most beginners struggle with Python not because it’s hard… But because they don’t practice enough. That’s why I found this powerful approach 👇 📘 140+ Basic Python Programs — a structured way to build logic daily. 💡 Inside this resource: ✔️ Start with “Hello Python” (absolute basics) ✔️ Learn arithmetic operations (addition, division with conditions) ✔️ Build logic with real problems (area of triangle, swapping variables) ✔️ Work with randomness & conversions (km → miles, Celsius → Fahrenheit) ✔️ Understand real concepts like quadratic equations ✔️ Practice practical programs like calendar generation 👉 It’s not just theory… It’s daily hands-on coding practice. 🔥 Why this matters? If you solve just 1 program a day, In 140 days, you won’t be a beginner anymore. You’ll have: ✅ Strong problem-solving skills ✅ Clear programming logic ✅ Confidence to move into advanced topics (like Django, AI, etc.) 💭 Most people watch tutorials. Winners write code. 👇 Follow Abhay Tripathi for more tech updates, coding materials, and daily programming insights! #Python #PythonProgramming #LearnPython #Coding #Programming #Developer #SoftwareDevelopment #Tech #100DaysOfCode #CodeNewbie #ProgrammersLife #CodingJourney #PythonBeginners #Developers #TechCareer #LearnToCode #CodeDaily #Django #AI #MachineLearning
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I used to be scared of coding. Then I learned 1 concept that changed everything. Python Variables. Here's what blew my mind 🤯 Your computer has RAM — billions of tiny memory boxes. A variable is just a labeled box you control. Python That's it. That's the magic. But here's what nobody tells beginners: → 🔢 int stores whole numbers age = 20 → 💧 float stores decimals price = 9.99 → 📝 str stores text name = "Alex" → ✅ bool stores True/False is_winner = True Python figures out the type automatically. No need to declare it. Just assign and go. The workflow is simple: 1️⃣ Declare → score = 0 2️⃣ Use → print(score) 3️⃣ Update → score = 100 4️⃣ Combine → msg = "You scored: " + str(score) 5️⃣ Done → Python cleans memory for you 🎉 Why does this matter? Because instead of writing 0.18 50 times in your code — you write tax_rate = 0.18 once. Change it in one place → updates everywhere. That's reusability. That's real programming thinking. Day 1 of Python felt overwhelming. But once variables clicked? Everything else started making sense. If you're learning Python right now — you're doing the right thing. Drop a 🐍 in the comments if you're on this journey too. ♻️ Repost to help someone start their coding journey today. #Python #CodingJourney #LearnToCode #100DaysOfCode #PythonBeginner #Programming #Tech #SoftwareEngineering
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🚀 Complete Python Guide for Beginners – Everything You Need to Start Coding! I recently went through a beginner-friendly Python guide, and honestly, it covers everything you need to get started from scratch 👇 📌 What you’ll learn: ✔️ What is Programming & Python ✔️ Why Python is the #1 choice for beginners ✔️ Installation & Setup (VS Code + Python) ✔️ Your First Program (Hello World 👨💻) ✔️ Variables & Data Types ✔️ Type Casting & User Input ✔️ Operators & Core Concepts 💡 One thing I really liked: The guide explains concepts in a simple and practical way — from basic syntax to real examples like building programs and handling user input. 🔥 Why Python? • Easy to learn & beginner-friendly • Huge demand in tech (Web Dev, Data Science, AI) • Clean & readable syntax • Endless career opportunities 📈 If you’re starting your coding journey, this is the perfect roadmap to follow. Start small. Stay consistent. Build projects. That’s the game. 💯 👇 Have you started learning Python yet? 🔔 Follow Abhay Tripathi for more tech updates, coding materials, and daily programming insights! #Python #Programming #Coding #Developer #PythonForBeginners #LearnToCode #Tech #SoftwareDevelopment #DataScience #AI
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🚀 Excited to share something we’ve been working on for quite some time… After months of writing, refining, and building real examples, our book is now live: Python Beyond the Basics From Beginner to Advanced with Real Projects 🔗 Read it here: https://a.co/d/0elxazKZ Co-authored with Prakriti Yadav — this has been a collaborative effort driven by a shared goal: to create a resource that actually helps people move beyond just “learning syntax” to building real-world solutions. 💡 Why we wrote this book Over the years, one thing became very clear: Most Python resources either simplify things too much or make them unnecessarily complex. Very few actually connect: ➡ fundamentals ➡ real-world applications ➡ industry-level thinking This book is our attempt to bridge that gap. 📘 What you can expect inside • Clear, structured Python fundamentals • Core concepts explained with practical clarity • Advanced topics like decorators, generators, async • Real-world development using Flask & FastAPI • Working with data using NumPy & Pandas • Hands-on projects to reinforce learning • A strong foundation for AI/ML applications 🎯 Who this is for Whether you’re: • just starting out • self-learning and stuck in tutorials • preparing for interviews • or transitioning into AI/ML This book is designed to guide you step by step - without overwhelming you. This isn’t just a book about Python. It’s about building the ability to think, solve, and create using Python. If you get a chance to check it out, we’d love your feedback. And if you find it useful, feel free to share it with someone who might benefit from it. #Python #AI #MachineLearning #DataScience #SoftwareEngineering #Developers #Learning #Tech #Programming
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🚀 Day 145 of My Coding Journey Today, I practiced and implemented the Linear Search Algorithm in Python 🐍. 🔍 Linear search is one of the simplest searching techniques where we check each element in the list sequentially until the target element is found or the list ends. 💡 Key Highlights: Iterates through each element one by one Returns the index when the target is found Time Complexity: O(n) Useful for small or unsorted datasets 🧠 What I Learned: Understanding basic algorithms like linear search strengthens problem-solving skills and builds a strong foundation for more advanced concepts like binary search and hashing. 💻 Code Snippet: def lin_search(arr, target): for i in range(len(arr)): if arr[i] == target: return f"{True}: {i}" return -1 target = int(input("Enter target: ")) print(lin_search([1,2,45,6,76,87,54,8,98], target)) 📌 Consistency is key — small steps every day lead to big improvements! #Python #CodingJourney #100DaysOfCode #DataStructures #Algorithms #Learning #Consistency #Programming dont give the code again Here’s your refined LinkedIn post without the code: 🚀 Day 145 of My Coding Journey Today, I focused on understanding and implementing the Linear Search Algorithm in Python 🐍. 🔍 Linear search is a straightforward technique where each element is checked sequentially until the target is found or the list ends. 💡 Key Takeaways: Simple and easy to implement Works on both sorted and unsorted data Time Complexity: O(n) Not the most efficient for large datasets, but great for building fundamentals 🧠 What I Learned: Revisiting basic algorithms like linear search helps reinforce core problem-solving skills and prepares me for more optimized searching techniques in the future. 📌 Staying consistent and improving step by step! #Python #CodingJourney #100DaysOfCode #DataStructures #Algorithms #Learning #Consistency #Programming Rudra Sravan kumar Sagar Bomburi 10000 Coders
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You can vibe code almost everything in 2026 🚀 But when it comes to client data, sensitive logic, and production-ready code, would you really trust AI to do everything on its own? 🤔 That is exactly where blind vibe coding starts to fall short. I always say this: ask AI for the logic, verify it properly, understand what it is doing, and then integrate it into your main codebase with confidence. That is why knowing a programming language is still not optional — it is essential. And in this AI era, one skill has become even more valuable and almost non-negotiable: Python. 🐍 The reason is pretty clear by now — Python is simple, powerful, versatile, AI friendly and one of the best languages to actually build with. So yes, in contrast to the first paragraph 😂 I vibe coded this entire repo in just 24 hours and made it public for anyone who wants to get better hands-on practice. Introducing PythonVx — a Python coding platform with continuous animation of code flow, designed to help beginners understand Python in a more visual and interactive way. If you are someone who is just starting out and wants to feel more familiar with how Python actually works, this might be useful for you. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gCZ26mep Always welcome for contributions 🙌 Leave a star ⭐️ It is much appreciated. ❤️ Btw, have you ever solved this question in this way? 😅 #Python #Coding #Programming #SoftwareDevelopment #Developer #CodeNewbie #LearnToCode #CodingLife #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #MachineLearning #GenerativeAI #TechLearning #Upskill #CareerGrowth #OpenSource #GitHub #BuildInPublic #DevCommunity #TechContent #Innovation #TechTrends #100DaysOfCode #PythonProjects #LearnPython #PythonBeginner #InteractiveLearning
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We see it all the time. Someone learns Python from tutorials, builds a few projects, and still feels stuck. Not because they are not trying hard enough. But because there is a difference between learning syntax and learning to think like a programmer. Copying code that works is not the same as understanding why it works. Knowing what a function is is not the same as knowing how to design one well. And that gap? It shows up the moment things get complex. The fix is not more tutorials. It is going back to the ground up. How data types truly behave. How to write clean, reusable functions. Recursion, which trips up almost every beginner but becomes second nature with the right foundation. Then object-oriented programming. Then algorithms, sorting, searching, stacks, queues and symbol tables. That progression changes how you think, not just what you can type. You stop asking "does this work?" and start asking "why does this work and how will it hold up at scale?" That is the shift that turns a beginner into a real programmer. If your team or your learners are at the "it works but I don't know why" stage, the answer is foundation, not more frameworks. What does your organisation use to build strong programming foundations? Share it below 👇 #Python #Programming #LearnPython #TechEducation #SoftwareDevelopment
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