Back in the day, when I used to work as a QA engineer and learn Python on the side I was very passionate about programming, but I also had no one to help me out at first. One of the main questions I had was: “Can I Learn Python By Myself?” Let me tell you about my experience and to what conclusion I came.

Can I Learn Python By Myself?

Yes, it is possible to learn Python on your own to a degree.

Let me explain what I mean by “to a degree”.

You won’t become an expert on your own and you’ll miss a lot of key concepts professionals use in the industry every day, but you can learn all the basics on your own with tons of research and time investment.

There are many resources available that can help you get started, including online tutorials, books, and video courses, but to become a real professional Python developer you’ll likely have to find mentors to become reasonably good and to be able to work alongside other professional Python developers.

Here are a few steps you can follow to start learning Python on your own: