What's the quickest way to pick up Python for automating tasks?

[Newagen]

I'm interested in learning Python for automation. For those who have done this, what resources or steps helped you the most? Any tips on how to learn quickly would be awesome. Thanks!

 

[Kurobi]

I'm interested in learning Python for automation. For those who have done this, what resources or steps helped you the most? Any tips on how to learn quickly would be awesome. Thanks!

Do you have any previous programming experience, or is Python your first language?
If Python isn’t your first language, the official tutorial should be enough to teach you Python and help you complete most tasks.
You can find it here: https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/

If you need more help, I suggest this book:

Automate the Boring Stuff with Python

It’s free to read online and also teaches useful automation tools.

 

[Rockerwr]

youtube

 

[Proudel]

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[AuthenticCoops]

First, you need to learn Python as a programming language. You should understand how it works, including things like variables, functions, data types, dictionaries, and more. Once you get the hang of that, you can start learning some libraries for automation and keep practicing. But I have to say, learning all of this takes a lot of time. It could take over a year to study and practice every day. Or, you could hire a freelancer to do it for you.

 

[ZineBunny]

Add one for YouTube.

 

[Missink]

Start by learning the basics of Python on YouTube. There are tons of playlists available. Pick the one that you find easiest to understand.

Just follow along with the tutorials. You might not get everything at first, but that's okay. A lot of the ideas will make sense as you keep watching and practicing.

After that, try another Python core playlist, but this time choose one that’s popular and up-to-date (or you can rewatch the first playlist if it fits these criteria).

Next, check out some new tutorials on automation and practice them.

In about a month, you could be at an intermediate level.