Why I'm Learning Python and You Should Too

00:00 - Intro
00:47 - Is Python Good For Your Career?
01:50 - Python and Javascript Similarities
04:50 - There are a ton of opportunities with Python
05:36 - Python/Javascript Developer Salaries 2021
07:47 - How long does it take to learn Python?

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[SeanJTharpe]

Fellow programmers, don't *EVER* worry about being left behind... I understand that markets come and go, but if you understand the general concept of programming, you'll be fine. Don't stress what language to learn. It's similar to theatre or acting, voice acting, motion capture, etc... Your time will come and just keep going and trust yourself... The work and love of the craft comes from YOU, no one else. So why should the market? If it's purely for money, then you are in it for the wrong reasons and you will burn out way more quickly than others. Love what you do. Experiment. Be free.

[brandonwie]

Hi Chris, I started my journey as a developer 2 years ago, hugely motivated by you, and last month, I landed a job as a front-end dev at my 36. It took a while, but I sincerely would like to thank you for being there and pursuing your path. I've learned Python as well, and I totally agree with you man. I want to first become a DevOps and then move on to a machine learning engineer. Never stop guys!

[toonepali]

As a Machine Learning Engineer, don't be fooled by the wages. You not only need to learn python, you must be good at statistics, calculus, databases, deep learning and time series. You also have to understand webframe works such as flask or django. You also have to understand all the data process, data wrangling and all the cloud stuffs.

[therainbro]

I started with Python but eventually switched to HTML/CSS/JS when I finished Zed Shaws book.
Learning the basics of Js was easier since I knew the basics of Python, but I’m more of a visual learner which is why I switched to front end.
Word of advice: check what’s popular in your area. Python, at least for a junior/entry level is not that common here. It is for mid-senior level, but not for beginners

[abbasdharamsi]

The way the world is moving rightnow, with AI, self driving cars, and automated vehicles, I think python and knowledge of programming is a very useful skillset to possess as an engineer. I'm planning to make a video about Python programming in Mechanical Engineering soon in my channel as well! Thanks Chris for the inspiration! Great video as always, keep up the good work :)

[dylanthony]

I love python. I started on python and learning JavaScript right now but I feel like I’m cheating on python with JavaScript lmao. The pythonic ways are interesting

[DevMinerDerrkio]

almost to 100K been loving seeing the progress over the years! Hope you're doing well

[ivanivan]

I remember you said your brother lives with you for free but he has to learn code for few hours every day. I'm wondering how is he progressing ?

[JoseGarcia-vrmx]

Programming languages are just tools. You pick the programming language based on the problem you want to solve. Learn the syntax, but also learn about problem-solving, effective communication, typing speed, and the ability to work and get along with others.

[justapugontheinternet]

I've been coding in python for about 3 years now and I agree, it is truly easy

[seymour_videos]

I love python, it just makes sense. Especially compared to JS

[HE]

This may be off topic or maybe it's not: But, I stopped trying to be a web developer. It seem like the market is oversaturated. Plus, there's competition from the rest of the world. There's also Wordpress which makes a responsive website, has every type of plugin that one could think of and it thus, takes away the need for much coding and the average joe could create all types of website. In fact, my sister created an ecommerce website and doesn't do web development seriously. So thus now, I still code. But, I only code when I am making video games. And I just kept my teaching job. My teaching job doesn't pay me a 6 figure income. But, mine pay $50, 000 per year and I live in the midwest. So, it's more than enough. Plus, in my job I don't have to work all year, there are TONS of opportunities and my job is fun. It's why I have no need to pursue web development, etc. anymore.

[givenkibanza]

Good to see you're still alive. Dang, used to watch your vids back in 2016/17.

[BaKimura]

Just learning now. This is my first language

[cutecute]

What are the best channels to learn Python?

[ijustmakegamesnow]

Hey Chris, ever since I saw the Kubrick/Spielburg movie, "A.I.", I've wanted to be Dr. Hobby, and be the guy who invented true general AI. Because when the humans are all gone, there will be nothing left but the AI. That's why I'm learning Python for AI :D
You've always been one of my fave devs, in fact I was just telling a Data Scientist at the pool yesterday your story about how you got your first coding job from a guy you knew at church. I am excited to follow your journey. Good luck, and CODE ON!

[bluasterisk]

Although I have an ML engineer title, I'm kinda feeling that imposter syndrome. I spent a lot more time on languages like Java and C++ over Python, but ML with Python is quite different since it depends on a lot of libraries. As a CS student I used to always ask "when am I gonna be using all this calculus and differential equations?". Well on my final year I took an ML class as my senior elective and that ended up being that class that used all the math I ever learned (calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and statistics). Now that I'm on the job I can see why most ML jobs demand a masters or PhD. It's probably on the upper end of where CS and math intersect, it gets very involved when you get down to the details. I'm somewhat wondering if I need to start looking at backend engineer jobs because I'm not sure if I can hang in the ML industry.

[olisasamson]

“Yeah. Python is good for your career!”



What’s your career?

[Thunderstormsedation]

I totally get it when you say that learning takes more time for you cause I' m adhd and finished a month ago TreeHouse Frontend Track but man.. many times i was watching the videos and i would just spaceout of focus and day dream for like 5 sec and have to backup the track. Good to know you're still in the game. and also like the interview with your boss talking about just being real and not being scared to just say that you dont know the answer but thats why youre their and want to learn everything there is cause youre hungry for it

[SsaliJonathan]

Python is great. All beginners should learn it. It can help you understand programming concepts.