Hello bosses out there, I am your loyal student. And my request in this era of stay at home is the necessary apps I need to start exploring the Python land and speaking and coding the language of the land fluently.
I have made some trial in downloading the Python 3.7.3 which I downloaded throughly but failed to install, though I was using a 250mb nyt plan for this.
I will like if you can help me with the reasons why I wasn't able to install the app and if possible books, websites and other resources that can be of help to me.
Thanks.

Please fellow nairalands, I'm also interested

Visit the nairaland thread pasted below: read through the pages, you will surely find your answers therein.

https://www.nairaland.com/5485400/chronicle-data-scientist-analyst

Phemysam19:
Hello bosses out there, I am your loyal student. And my request in this era of stay at home is the necessary apps I need to start exploring the Python land and speaking and coding the language of the land fluently.
I have made some trial in downloading the Python 3.7.3 which I downloaded throughly but failed to install, though I was using a 250mb nyt plan for this.
I will like if you can help me with the reasons why I wasn't able to install the app and if possible books, websites and other resources that can be of help to me.
Thanks.

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Hi, installing Python on a Windows machine is fairly easy, all you have to do is get the executable from the official Python site (https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/) and install it on your machine. if you could post a screenshot of your failed installation it could help in detecting what the problem is. And also, tbh, a 250MB plan is too small to be productive with because Python isn't exactly what we will call a lightweight language and you'll need to install some add-ons after the installation, most especially, Pip, which makes the task of installing additional Python packages/frameworks less laborious.
As for learning resources, i'd highly suggest you check out Corey Schafer's videos on youtube (https://www.youtube.com/user/schafer5/playlists), he teaches Python on his channel amongst other Languages & tools which are relevant to the industry. You can also check out this free PDF, https://www.davekuhlman.org/python_book_01.pdf, although it may not be too friendly to read for beginners.
Lastly keep in mind that learning a new language requires you to do a lot of self-teaching and also to be proactive as you can only get back what you put in. I hope you find those resources helpful, cheers!

Playforkeeps:
Hi, installing Python on a Windows machine is fairly easy, all you have to do is get the executable from the official Python site (https://www.python.org/downloads/windows/) and install it on your machine. if you could post a screenshot of your failed installation it could help in detecting what the problem is. And also, tbh, a 250MB plan is too small to be productive with because Python isn't exactly what we will call a lightweight language and you'll need to install some add-ons after the installation, most especially, Pip, which makes the task of installing additional Python packages/frameworks less laborious.
As for learning resources, i'd highly suggest you check out Corey Schafer's videos on youtube (https://www.youtube.com/user/schafer5/playlists), he teaches Python on his channel amongst other Languages & tools which are relevant to the industry. You can also check out this free PDF, https://www.davekuhlman.org/python_book_01.pdf, although it may not be too friendly to read for beginners.
Lastly keep in mind that learning a new language requires you to do a lot of self-teaching and also to be proactive as you can only get back what you put in. I hope you find those resources helpful, cheers!

Thanks so much sir. It's was very helpful.

omorkelly:
Visit the nairaland thread pasted below: read through the pages, you will surely find your answers therein.

https://www.nairaland.com/5485400/chronicle-data-scientist-analyst

I don't know how to thank you enough boss. I pray God repay you for your kindness this week.
Have a nice day.

The problem is not the 250mb night plan, might be PC specification requirements or the kind of file you have.
To avoid trouble, get the exact file for your machine from the Python site https://www.python.org/downloads

Also you can join the Python community on that site or on fb, also you can ff some tutors on twitter.

If you need pdf file, let me know or you get it on https://www.pdfdrive.com

Learn online via:
https://www.dataquest.io
http://www.365datascience.com

you're too much mr. Lordpherule. And pls I really need the PDF files, the problem is that there are too many out there and one won't know the one that really works. If possible you can send help upload the files, or the links or you can just list their names here as far as they can be downloaded freely. Anyone will do thanks.
Thanks sir.

LordPherule:
The problem is not the 250mb night plan, might be PC specification requirements or the kind of file you have.
To avoid trouble, get the exact file for your machine from the Python site https://www.python.org/downloads

Also you can join the Python community on that site or on fb, also you can ff some tutors on twitter.

If you need pdf file, let me know or you get it on https://www.pdfdrive.com

Learn online via:
https://www.dataquest.io
http://www.365datascience.com

Thanks sir, the PDF files will also be needed. Pls post them here for the sake of others.

Phemysam19:

Thanks sir, the PDF files will also be needed. Pls post them here for the sake of others.

The pdf files are over NL attachment requirement, can't share it.

Phemysam19:
you're too much mr. Lordpherule. And pls I really need the PDF files, the problem is that there are too many out there and one won't know the one that really works. If possible you can send help upload the files, or the links or you can just list their names here as far as they can be downloaded freely. Anyone will do thanks.
Thanks sir.

I'll just compile the titles and cover page pics.
All can be gotten on pdfdrive.com and co

LordPherule:

I'll just compile the titles and cover page pics.
All can be gotten on pdfdrive.com and co

Ok, that will be appreciated too. Thanks sir.

Phemysam19:
Hello bosses out there, I am your loyal student. And my request in this era of stay at home is the necessary apps I need to start exploring the Python land and speaking and coding the language of the land fluently.
I have made some trial in downloading the Python 3.7.3 which I downloaded throughly but failed to install, though I was using a 250mb nyt plan for this.
I will like if you can help me with the reasons why I wasn't able to install the app and if possible books, websites and other resources that can be of help to me.
Thanks.

What's the error you're getting while installing Python?

Abcruz:


What's the error you're getting while installing Python?

It keeps popping up one alert of a windows smart screen didn't allow the installation.
But I later redownload a new software from a different site, and it works.
But after this has been done the chrome browser start to slow down and will display: waiting for pages to load. And I haven't been able to place my hands on the solution. Thanks.

LordPherule:

I'll just compile the titles and cover page pics.
All can be gotten on pdfdrive.com and co

Hello sir, pls don't forget your promise, if it can still be fulfilled. Thanks sir.

Phemysam19:


It keeps popping up one alert of a windows smart screen didn't allow the installation.
But I later redownload a new software from a different site, and it works.
But after this has been done the chrome browser start to slow down and will display: waiting for pages to load. And I haven't been able to place my hands on the solution. Thanks.

Yes it is, when that comes, you will click on "run it anyway".

LordPherule:

Yes it is, when that comes, you will click on "run it anyway".

Thanks so much sir.

LordPherule:

Yes it is, when that comes, you will click on "run it anyway".

But pls can you suggest a free antivirus software I can get to solve the slow loading of my chrome browser. From the research I made I found it was due to a Malware. So I downloaded two antivirus(avast & bytefence ) which scan the whole PC but keep asking me to pay before the Malware Can be removed.

That is what it keeps popping up.

Phemysam19:


But pls can you suggest a free antivirus software I can get to solve the slow loading of my chrome browser. From the research I made I found it was due to a Malware. So I downloaded two antivirus(avast & bytefence ) which scan the whole PC but keep asking me to pay before the Malware Can be removed.

That is what it keeps popping up.

Try Smadav, sorry for late response

Phemysam19:

Hello sir, pls don't forget your promise, if it can still be fulfilled. Thanks sir.

Whew I'm sorry, I've been busy all through the week. I'll do that ASAP. Pardon me pls.

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Phemysam19:

Hello sir, pls don't forget your promise, if it can still be fulfilled. Thanks sir.

Mark Summerfield, Programming in Python 3: A Complete Introduction to the Python Language. 2nd Edition or later.

Are you learning for fun ?

Why do you want to learn python ?

LordPherule:

Mark Summerfield, Programming in Python 3: A Complete Introduction to the Python Language. 2nd Edition or later.

Thank you so much sir. I really appreciate this.