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FRR: Frequently recommended resources

Here is a roundup of resources we commonly recommend:

For those with little to no programming experience - or just general code kata sources for keeping sharp!

Python for Everybody <--- HIGHLY recommended

Automate the Boring Stuff with Python

Learn Python the Hard Way

Python Anywhere

Hour of Python

Learn Python

Codecademy - Codecademy offers a free beginner-friendly course in the basics of Python.

Free Code Camp provides an extensive list of Python tutorials.

Codesters

The Python Software Foundation Tutorial - Python's official tutorial

First-Timers Only(.com) - This website is devoted to getting beginners involved in the Open Source community.

After Hours Programming - This tutorial covers language fundamentals and some web development concepts.

Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python 4th Edition - This book teaches readers how to program in Python by making simple, classic games like Hangman and Tic Tac Toe.

General Resources

Google's Python Class - This class has a slight barrier to entry but covers great topics like Lists, Dictionaries, and Regular Expressions

RealPython - This site has tons of tutorials, some free and some paid. It covers a wide range of topics including language fundamentals, machine learning, testing, frameworks, and many more.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to Python - This is a comprehensive guide covering best practices and uses of Python.

StudyTonight - This website categorizes tutorials by difficulty so that you can either start with the basics or with a particular topic.

For Data Science

Kaggle

DataCamp

For Web Development

Django Girls Tutorial - Beginner

Django Documentation Tutorial - Intermediate

Mozilla Developer Network Django Tutorial - Advanced

Test-Driven Web Development with Python

Full Stack Python - An in-depth tutorial on building Python web applications and deploying them online.

Videos

The Cleveland PyLadies YouTube channel has archives of past livestreams, playlists of recommended tutorials, and links to other helpful YouTube resources. Check out the channels we follow for more learning resources, as well!

Automate the Boring Stuff with Python

Python Tutorials, by Corey Schafer

Python, by Coding Tech

Python Tutorials for Absolute Beginners, by CS Dojo

Learn Python for Data Science, by DataCamp

Python Web Programming Tutorial, by StoneRiverElearning

Codecademy Python Walkthrough, by Clever Programmer

Git Walk-Through #1 (with our very own Nancy!)