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Help! I don't get why my code makes the player's health go up when she's hit by the sword.
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i feel that you should already know somethings going tnto this course granted theres boots but, the explaination of certain thing and why they are the way they are is lacking. if you are cioming into this as a fresh into coding person youre going to get stuck allot and lose a bunch of xp because boots os going to need to explain a few things to ya/ but other than that its a good structure
Gary Schott
United States
Learn to Code in Python
Easy to learn with a good Gamification
valen ba
Argentina
Learn to Code in Python
Personally, this course shall (for a long time) serve as a reference point in the various use cases (quantitative finance & machine learning) I shall indulge in. Great Course!
Reinhard Buyabo
Nairobi, Kenya
Learn to Code in Python
Great course. I love the gamification idea. I always got bored watching these endless youtube tutorial, which was basically just copy the shown examples. I hope the following lessons have assignments which require more code to write. But since this was only the introduction to Python i was more than satisfied. Boots was a great componion for after-lesson-talks as well. Best regards, Note
Note
Germany
Learn to Code in Python
Really enjoyed this! I had already taught myself some basic Python, but this course was perfect for filling in the gaps. The explanations and examples are excellent.
Shurialvaro
Spain
Learn to Code in Python
It was easy to understand. The spellbook is also a great way to review while lessons. And it made a lot of fun to learn.
Siola Iceferret
Austria
Learn to Code in Python
The lessons of mostly comprehensive, and can be completed with minimal external support, but I do recommend finding supplementary materials elsewhere to help with anything you may not understand.
LygerZero
United States
Learn to Code in Python
As someone who has struggled with traditional learning methods due to having ADD, the way this course is presented is perfect. It uses my love for RPG games and makes everything super relatable. The Boots AI is incredibly useful. I strongly recommend you look at every solution after the lesson and talk to boots about how your solution may differ and ask questions about things you are unsure or curious about.
Greg Johnson
United States
Learn to Code in Python
Easy to follow and covers all of the important topics shy of OOP. All in all a great course with a fun interactive aspect.
Matt Elenteny
United States
Learn to Code in Python
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