Beginner-friendly resources for Python
Tags: python, beginners, books, resources
Published: 2020-10-11 15:10:05

Python is an amazing language, that is being used by top companies like Google, Instagram, Spotify etc. It is a language in great demand. Internet is full of Python resources. So it becomes difficult as a beginner to choose the right resource for starting out. 

I have listed out some YouTube channels, websites and books which are beginner-friendly and which gives us a strong foundation over the basics.

 • **Youtube Channels**

**Corey Schafer**

This channel is unarguably one of the best resources for Python. Corey Schafer explains the core concepts of Python which can be easily grasped by the beginners.

👉[Corey Schafer](https://t.co/j5jMpsDrm0?amp=1)

**Python Basics**

This channel teaches about the various features of Python language in a simple manner.

👉[Python Basics](https://t.co/uxoRIAs1p1?amp=1)


**Python Tricks**

This channel mainly focuses on the shortcuts and tricks in Python language by Bhavesh Bhatt.

👉[Python Tricks](https://t.co/W8Hz6rw434?amp=1)

**freeCodeCamp Youtube Channel**

freeCodeCamp helps a large number of people worldwide get access to programming for free. It has a large community and is one of the best places to start off.

👉[freeCodeCamp.org](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8butISFwT-Wl7EV0hUK0BQ)

**Python Programmer**

Python Programmer channel by Giles includes a tutorial on basic as well as advanced topics of Python. He also shares about best books for Python and its applications.

👉[Python Programmer](https://www.youtube.com/user/consumerchampion)

**Programming with Mosh**

Programming with Mosh Youtube channel covers tutorial on various tech topics. This channel's Python tutorial is also considered as one of the best for beginners.

👉[Programming with Mosh](https://www.youtube.com/user/programmingwithmosh)


• **Websites**

**Real Python**

This site offers Python tutorials for developers of all levels, in the form of articles, books, courses, videos, podcasts etc.

👉[Python Tutorials - Real Python](https://t.co/uZMiKv5il2?amp=1)

**freeCodeCamp**

freeCodeCamp may be familiar to most of you. They have a systematic curriculum. In addition, they have an awesome community, where you can ask your doubts if you are stuck. They also have their Youtube channel which is already mentioned above.

👉[freeCodeCamp.org](https://www.freecodecamp.org/)

**Python documentation**

Never underestimate the knowledge that you can get from the documentation. They are the best resources I would say. Except for a few languages, documentation are well-written. Python also has one of the best documentation. So if you are beginning out or stuck at some point, never hesitate to refer to Python documentation.


• **Books**

**Python for everybody**

This book by Dr Charles R. Severance helps one to understand why programming is important. It also is widely used by beginners to learn Python.

👉[Python for everybody](https://www.py4e.com/book.php)

**Think Python**

Think Python by Allen B. Downey is an amazing book for Python beginners. It uses simple language along with code snippets so that the readers can practice along with reading.

👉[Think Python](https://greenteapress.com/thinkpython2/html/index.html)

**Automate the boring stuff with Python**

This book teaches its readers Python in a different way. How python can be used to automate various small tasks and various other things are discussed in this book.

👉[Automate the boring stuff with Python](https://automatetheboringstuff.com/)


Hope you learnt something useful in this article. If you have any good resources for beginners in Python, please share in the comments.

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