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How do I go about this? Are there any free resources that’ll help me get started?

I see people advising to start with a small project, but you need to get some basics down right? What language? How to develop it and stuff?

My only experience is some very basic C programming classes I took during school.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

I'd say install linux first as it will make things easier as python is built in and ts just a better OS all around.

As for getting started you can use youtube Or some free books such as

https://automatetheboringstuff.com/ https://inventwithpython.com/

And more here https://pythonbooks.org/free-books/

After a few videos and a book you will get the hang of it and get more confident in your abilities. Then do a project of your own

There are other languages but python will allow you to make progress fast and you can branch out to a different language later of if you like.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I really wish I could run Linux but almost all of the software I use for work is only on Windows.

But I will say I am decent in following instructions and using the cli. My mum’s system runs linux and that has been a learning experience.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

Fair enough, you can always do it on windows too or use a virtual machine