No Time to Use

Unfortunately this weeks post will a bit like Peoria's and 10k's, in which I pretty much didn't have the time to come up with any new developments in my journey to learn python. I have commitments and a few other class projects I need to address, so 20-time had to be put on the back burner a little bit. Rest assured, there will be new content next week.

One of the big problems of working on this 20-time project is ironically a matter of time. While I do have about 20% of class time to dedicate to my project, it only equates to a measly 48 minutes a week, which is minuscule compared to the hours I normally need to dedicate to this project in order to properly learn important concepts and ultimately write about them. This process spans over at least 2 days, usually Thursday and Friday due to commitments and work that occupies most of the week, with a required weekly blog post published by 12:00 PM on Fridays. This means that when I would post new content, the subject matter is very new to not only you, but myself. I would rather post when I felt that my content was correct and error-free, but that's completely out of my hands. This is the reason why Peoria, 10k, and this post exists.

Anyway's, in some of my spare time, I did manage to mess around with how I learn python by using a  site called codecademy, a free website that can teach you how to program in multiple languages, including python. For the most part, codecademy is a good way to rapidly learn python, coupling an interactive hands on experience with dedicated literature to the subject, rather than the hard way of learning through a book, which is what I have been doing. Learning through the book is time consuming and can really only be done through dedicated sessions, as I have to be tied to a computer that can run IDLE, but learning through an online source allows for me to learn anywhere as long as I have a WiFi connection and a device with a usable keyboard. I do have some concerns with it though, especially with learning at a fast pace, which I've learned in the past isn't always a good idea, especially with a topic like programming. You need to understand everything your taking in, as they will become very relevant once you begin to use those skills. I've also had problems with some of the lessons being a bit cryptic, but with some tinkering and exploring their forums, you can eventually get through it. All in all, codecademy is great for reviewing or learning new things. Here is a link if you want to take a look for yourself.

This week didn't bring much to the table. I've so far enjoyed writing this blog, to the point that I may continue doing it towards or after the end of 20-time, so there is a possibility I may talk about different topics and avoid these types of useless posts in future. See you guys next week.