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I learned Python. (and continue to learn) I’m not a developer, and have no plans to become one. I’m a product manager, so my initial reason for starting was s

I learned Python. (and continue to learn) I’m not a developer, and have no plans to become one. I’m a product manager, so my initial reason for starting was so I could better communicate with developers regarding effort and ideas. But I also wanted a hobby to challenge my brain and allow me to create. I’ve spent a considerable amount of time learning/doing. Starting with about 3 hours per night for 3 weeks to start - now it’s dependent on the projects I build.

snyena 5y ago
Did you learn a specific framework? What resources did you find most helpful? I am a product owner with little technical background and I am considering doing the same as you, Django to be specific.
- usehackernews 5y ago
  The best resource I found is Cory Shafer on YouTube. I went through his Python for beginners series, and truly engaged with it. It’s fantastic if you’re willing to put in the time to practice & take notes. After going through his beginners series, I went through his Django series. Learning to work with Django was very helpful to get a high level understanding of tech architecture and how the system works. I’d recommend this, so I think your plan makes sense. Here’s his YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-osiE80TeTt2d9bfVyTiXJA-UTHn6WwU https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-osiE80TeTt2d9bfVyTiXJA-... Obviously, I read and used other sources here and there, but he is the best.