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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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Ah, it looks like you used the wrong operator! Which one do you think will subtract from her health (instead of adding to it) in your take_damage function?
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I found this introductory course very useful. The curve be a little steep at teams (especially if you wander off and try some challenges), a little more in depth for some of the concepts would be nice. Saying that, the resources around the learning area made it possible to find out pretty much everthing I wanted to ask about. Having an AI assistant on hand to ask quesitons was also handy.
Martin Coton
United Kingdom
Learn Python for Beginners
Some practice exercises could improve in terms of clarity for Tips and instructions.
Alonsio Jr. Orate
Philippines
Learn Python for Beginners
I have been using a lot of different platforms to learn python, and this is by far the most hands on I have used. I needed to grind on the code in a safe setting where I could make the 1000x errors I needed to experience firsthand in order to functionally use the language. Boots is LLMs done right - he really is like a private tutor who doesn't just give you the answer, but instead breaks things down and then asks the leading questions you need to solve it. bravo
Marrisa Lannen
United States
Learn Python for Beginners
Nice pacing and a good mix of easy and hard challenges.
Wladimir Wirt
Germany
Learn Python for Beginners
While it is very good overall and I am a lot better now than when I started, the ramp up in difficulty only occurs because there isn't enough time dwelling on concepts and why something should work. You're given a task and at times I didn't feel prepared to tackle it because it felt like I was missing some key information. A couple of times the solutions included code I hadn't even seen before. That being said, the way the course is structured allows you to deal with things in bitesized chunks.
Matt McKenna
United Kingdom
Learn Python for Beginners
This course is well designed. It gives the user somewhat indirect steps to complete each task, calling for the user to test and alter their code along the way. Plus if the user gets stuck, the course also has an AI chatbot (known as Boots) that can help guide through the necessary steps. I constantly found myself testing, changing, retesting, and researching through the tasks in this course.
Steve McCarty
United States
Learn Python for Beginners
Great for code enthusiasts!! It's simple enough for my non-coder brain to understand, and the pace is great for keeping the interest high.
OliRO
Canada
Learn Python for Beginners
Great introduction to Python both for the ones who do not have any experience in coding and ones who do (like myself).
Bartłomiej Lisiecki
Poland
Learn Python for Beginners
Great intro to programming!
Istvan Kovacs
Ireland
Learn Python for Beginners
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Pick one language (Python is our first choice) and spend most of your time writing code, not watching videos or generating AI slop. Follow a structured path, build real projects along the way, and practice daily.
- Pick one language and stick with it. Python is a great first language: the syntax is simple, and it's used everywhere from backend development to scripting, data, and AI.
- Follow a structured path. Random tutorials leave knowledge gaps. A linear curriculum removes the "what should I learn next?" problem entirely.
- Write code every day. Programming is a skill that takes real time to learn. Shortcuts are mostly a lie. Daily practice beats occasional binge-sessions.
- Build real projects. Projects force you to solve problems that no tutorial covers, and they become the portfolio that gets you interviews.
- Get unstuck fast. Every developer gets stuck. Lean on a community of humans or a (socratic) AI tutor to keep from stalling out.
- Go deep on one specialty. Once you have the fundamentals, specialize. Backend development, DevOps, Data Analysis, Full Stack, AI, etc. Pick one and go deep.
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