Learning to program makes you a smarter and more capable human being. Rocket science uses programming, but programming isn't rocket science. Whether you're a student preparing for a software career, an office worker buried under spreadsheet files, or a hobbyist who wants to make video games, the Python programming language is an excellent start in the world of programming.
I'm Al Sweigart, and I write books to teach beginners to code. I put them online for free because programming is too valuable and needs to be accessible to all. (You can also buy print and ebooks versions.) My approach takes out the intimidation so that you can become productive and enjoy the creative aspects of coding.
If you are a completely new to coding, check out the Frequently Asked Questions page .
Automate the Boring Stuff with Python