I want to learn Python by a time limit (Mid January, 2026) as a goal, and I want to learn a considerable amount at that. Where should I start? Should I take a detour at easier programming languages first (Html and the likes)?
Hi @2011x !
Welcome to the forum!
why the time limit?
The only way to learn anything, especially programming, is to practice, practice, practice. Build tons of stuff. break things. ask questions and then build some more. that is where the real learning comes in.
You can start by going through a course and then build small projects on the side.
Why do you want to learn Python? A lot of people will say that Python is pretty beginner friendly. So if you want to learn that, then start there.
HTML is a markup language. HTML is helpful if you want to build web pages. But won’t help you if you want to learn general programming concepts like functions, conditionals, etc.
Hope that helps
Thanks. I’ll take note of that and keep on practicing and learning.
Hey, that’s great; you have plenty of time to make solid progress if you stay consistent. If your goal is to learn Python well, then it’s better to directly start with Python because it is the easiest and most beginner-friendly language. HTML is not a programming language but is used for structuring web pages. Here is a simple plan you can follow:
1. Learn Python Basics.
2. Learn more about data. Try to practice small problems online.
3. Learn to work with files.
4. Do something real.
5. Make small projects like small websites, calculators, etc.
Here are some good resources that will help you.
* Book: Automate the Boring Stuff with Python
* Video: Python for Beginners – FreeCodeCamp, available on YouTube.
Hope this will help you.