Google Python Class Day 1 Part 1

Why HN readers recommended it

HN recommends it as a fast, accessible way to start learning Python.

This is a summary from the source dataset, not an endorsement by Hacker News or the video creator.

Video & recommendation details

Creator / channel

Google for Developers

Topic

learning python

Format

course

Level

intro

HN recommenders in dataset

3

HN mentions in dataset

5

Recommendation years in dataset

2011–2018

These counts and years describe the included Hacker News records; they are not YouTube views or the video’s publication date.

From the original HN conversations

Excerpts from the recorded comments. Follow each source for the full comment and surrounding discussion.

• I watched the original Nick Parlante videos that this material is based off 7 years ago, and recommend it to anybody that thinks they need to learn programming. First Lecture. [VIDEO] I took a couple C classes in college that were geared for people who …

• The best tool for the job is the tool that lets you finish and ship a product. Try Python ( [LINK] ). It's free, easy to learn, uses the latest in methodologies, has massive community support, and you can have an app up in 10 …

• I found the post worthwhile and I do not doubt its veracity whatsoever. I think you attack the author unfairly. I clicked to read because I followed a similar path to the author, except I never attended any kind of bootcamps. I started writing my …