I had been a web developer in the very days of the web...But then after decades away from coding, i wanted to learn python. So, i bought a book. I forget the ti

I had been a web developer in the very days of the web...But then after decades away from coding, i wanted to learn python. So, i bought a book. I forget the title, but its something along the lines of python 30 minutes a day (or something aloing those lines), and the author's name was like Mark something...In any case, while the book itself was fine...The real "feature" that made things click for me (for python) was going through the online exercises associated with the book. I know, I know, my approach spounds like typical homework...But, you know what, that did the trick amazingly well! So clearly for me, i guess i learn by reading first, then actively applying what i've learned....yeah, yeah, not so revolutionary. But for me at least, such a simple - and well established by others - tactic helped me gain a new skill. EDIT: I remember the name of the book now: "A Smarter Way to Learn Python: Learn it faster. Remember it longer." By Mark Myers.