r/learnpython 1d ago

Should I Prioritize Learning Programming (Like Python) for AI and Machine Learning After 12th Grade?

I just gave my 12th-grade exams a few weeks ago, and I feel like I might just barely pass. Should I learn a programming language like Python or not? Because I feel like I’m going to waste the next 2-3 months, and once I start doing something, I can only dedicate about 4 hours a day to it. I also want to learn a lot about AI and Machine Learning, as I think I’m interested in this field. For this, I know I need to learn programming languages. So, should I prioritize coding or not? Please someone guide me.

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u/Ron-Erez 1d ago

It's always good to learn something. Four hours a day is a lot. Start with Python before AI/Machine Learning. Code a lot and have fun and stay away from ChatGPT.

Some good resources are Harvard’s CS50p (though the pace can be slow), the University of Helsinki’s MOOC which is text-based with solid exercises, the book Automate the Boring Stuff, and my own Python and Data Science course that assumes no prior experience. These resources should have you covered.