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Python

Emeka Okoro
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Emeka Okoro
Courses Plus Student 11,724 Points
Posted by Emeka Okoro
Emeka Okoro
Courses Plus Student 11,724 Points

library courses

Please I would like to know if i would need to take related courses before taking python library courses. Like if I would need to take full classes on Django before i can take the Django class-based views course in the python library after I have finished the learn python course. Also is there any structured guide as to the order to follow in going about the courses in the python library?

5 Answers

Liam Cassidy
Liam Cassidy
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Emeka Okoro

I would take Python basics to start out so that you are familiar with the syntax and concepts.

After that you could take any courses you want.

  • If the material is confusing, try and identify why it's confusing.
  • Google the questions that come from your confusion.
  • If a course is still too confusing you can move to a more basic course you understand (no harm in trying though right?)

As for Django I would start with Django basics first. It's helpful to have the full view of a framework even if the basics seem trivial. Or you could do the following:

  • watch a little bit of Django basics
  • watch class based views
  • watch the rest of Django basics with more context from your class based view experience
Liam Cassidy
Liam Cassidy
9,739 Points

No problem Emeka, best of luck!

Liam Cassidy
Liam Cassidy
9,739 Points

go for it

Emeka Okoro
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Emeka Okoro
Courses Plus Student 11,724 Points
Emeka Okoro
Emeka Okoro
Courses Plus Student 11,724 Points

okay.. i decided to learn python over java because i read it was more 'general purpose'. I know Java is somehow related to android and there's a final product - an app(android) or web apps(java) .. all l know of python is its use with frameworks liike flask and django on the web. Is there a stage where i get to where i can get that final product also like an app? What major uses does python have. If you have a link for me to check out, i'd be grateful . Thanx again

Liam Cassidy
Liam Cassidy
9,739 Points

Not too familiar with the app world but I can tell you that you could develop the backend applications that handle the data of mobile apps (user state, user data management etc.) using python. I like Python because as you said it is very general purpose and human-readable. In my mind, Python is more scalable in terms of management and maintenance. However, I'm sure many people could find similar arguments for other languages and against Python. Languages always change and grow however the abstract principles of logic and troubleshooting stay the same. Unless you're looking to work with a specific technology such as android (Java or C# - see xamarin) or IOS(Swift, Objective-C, C# - see xamarin) or Virtual Reality I think Python is a good choice.