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Basil
Russia
Learn to Code in Python
Well I am a nerd and I have choice paralysis that is why I was jumping between like 20 different courses and materials and topics to learn. This is what I needed I could not get myself to programming again after school at all. The problem for me seemed to be that I dont like setting up my own environment and stuff (or like it too much) I spend way more time on it that it needs to be (or none at all) and than it discoureges me from the course but here I open this on laptop I open this on pc
Snack Detective
Prague
Learn to Code in Python
The beginner Python course on boot.dev was great. It kept things really fun, a stark contrast to the larger marketplace of coding courses that make you want to fall asleep. I now understand a solid chunk of the core basics of Python, and I am already thinking of the ways that I can write up some Python scripts to make my life easier. While I love AI Coding Agents as much as the next guy, I really think that it is extremely important now more than ever to actually really learn to code. Boot.dev!
Philip Schools
United States
Learn to Code in Python
cool course
Muhammad Zulfan Wahyudin
Indonesia
Learn TypeScript
Very good and engaging course suitable for beginners
Shivansh Kansal
India
Learn to Code in Python
This was the first full course online I have ever finished. The method is clear, very hands on, and still very clear on the concepts
Cami Puchta
Brazil
Learn to Code in Python
Excellent for beginners and brushing up your fundamentals in Python. If you're willing to learn. There is a bunch of great material here!
Denzell
Canada, Ontario
Learn to Code in Python
Sometimes you'll love life learning how to code for the first time. Sometimes (in my case often) you'll become super frustrated, but you;'ll also be addicted to it. And also a shoutout to Boots, who I couldn't have done this without
James McLaughlin
United Kingdom
Learn to Code in Python
Its fun and keeps you engaged. I highly recommend it.
William Haverly
United States
Learn to Code in Python
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$175,000
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$165,000
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$150,000
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$145,000
Data Analyst
$100,956
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If you like working with data, logic, and servers, you might just enjoy the back-end, data-focused curriculum here on Boot.dev. And similar to the frontend, most data and backend positions don't require a specific degree from a university... but you do need to know your stuff!
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