Where do I go now?

Question

I have finished the Python course but my knowledge feels incomplete. I'd like to know where I can go from here. What is a good tutorial to do after this? Is it free?

Also, I'm interested in where I can use Python. Where can I really apply what I've learned?

All answers are welcome. Thanks for your advice!

Answer 1

The next step is practice, practice, practice. Find something that you think would be fun to make and do it. In the beginning you'll definitely run into some problems but that's where you're going to learn the most. Just find something you're passionate about.

Answer 2

Look at the code that others have written. Try to figure out what it does, why it has been written the way it has. See if you can make improvements or alter it to perform the same intention the author coded it for. Find other resources online (challenges, quizzes). Sign up to python forums and take part daily and as James stated...Practice!

Answer 3

I'd recommend doing two paths at coursera.org, namely Python for Everybody and Introduction to Interactive Programming (in this order). Both of them give you solid background and finally some real applications of what you have learned so far. You have to complete capstone projects to finish them, which are subject to peer review (other online students grade your work and vice versa).
After the first one you know how to handle SQL, JSON, XML and others in Python. The second one teaches you the basics of event programming and you have to write a couple of simple games in an embedded GUI they provide.
All of this is FREE! :)

Answer 4

At coursera Python for Everybody isnt free- 49 USD per month. I can suggest this https://www.codecademy.com/learn/python There is pretty big free course

Answer 5

@guest013 Only if you are going for a valid certificate, otherwise the whole course and materials is free.
You just have to take the courses one by one and not click the whole specialization at once.

Answer 6

@Kuba I will check this. I need to learn more