{"id":36218,"date":"2022-08-19T07:00:58","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T14:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhblog.dream.press\/blog\/?p=36218"},"modified":"2025-05-21T16:27:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T23:27:05","slug":"learn-python","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www-dev.dreamhost.com\/blog\/learn-python\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Learn Python (Fast & Free)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are plenty of resources available that can help you learn Python in no time. From free to paid options, you can find a wide selection of online courses and websites to guide you through the lessons. Using these resources, you can quickly progress from beginner to advanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, we\u2019ll explain what Python is, what it\u2019s used for, and why you might want to learn it. Then we\u2019ll provide you with some of the top places you can go to learn Python as quickly as possible. Let\u2019s jump in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Introduction to Python<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Python<\/a> is a versatile, high-level, object-oriented programming language that helps you solve problems quickly:<\/p>\n\n\n

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To give you an idea of how sophisticated and practical this programming language is, consider that some of the biggest brands across the globe<\/a> have used Python in their projects. These companies include Netflix, Google, and Spotify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also a preferred language for many developers. Last year, RedMonk research<\/a> found that, among developers, Python was the second most popular programming language (behind JavaScript<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Python 2 and Python 3 are different versions of the open-source<\/a> Python programming language. However, Python 2 is no longer supported by the Python community. Python 3 is the latest version and is recommended for all new projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Python Is Used For<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Python is used in many places, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n