Learning Python Through Errors | Real Python Podcast #4

Do you get upset and frustrated when you are experience errors running your Python code? This week we have Martin Breuss on the show. We discuss how to learn Python through errors, and how errors really are your friends. Martin is a video course creator here at Real Python, and we talk briefly about several courses he's created. We focus on his course about getting started with Django, as a jumping off point for the discussion. Martin talks about his work with Coding Nomads, and teaching Python around the world. He also provides some tips on debugging and writing good questions. This episode was recorded at an earlier date, and because of recent events Martin came back to discuss a new #StayAtHome Mentorship Program he's working on. The program is meant not only for learners but also for those who want to try their hand at being a mentor. We also answer our first listener submitted question. Topics: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:18 – Martin Breuss - Introduction 00:04:52 – Programming background and MOOCs 00:10:17 – Creating Courses for Real Python 00:12:02 – Real Python - Django Course 00:14:50 – How can errors teach you? 00:18:27 – Reading errors from Django 00:22:31 – Working with Coding Nomads 00:24:16 – Common frustrations for students 00:26:52 – Comments and forums 00:29:46 – Asking good questions 00:34:24 – Debugging tips 00:36:37 – Course: Finding the right python code editor 00:42:46 – What are you excited about? 00:46:05 – MacOS Catalina Python issue 00:47:30 – Music for programming 00:48:51 – Extended episode details 00:49:29 – #StayAtHome Mentorship Program 00:58:48 – Listener submitted question 00:59:17 – How would you learn Python from scratch? 01:09:39 – Final thanks and links 👉Links from the show: https://realpython.com/podcasts/rpp/4/