Why and How to Learn Python

Today, we are talking with Mattan Griffel (@mattangriffel) about how to learn Python. Mattan teaches code to MBAs — at Columbia Business School. He also teaches the Learn Python course here at One Month.

Why learn Python?

Python is one of the most popular languages for data analytics and web development "Python is the new Excel" being used in business school finance classes. Google, Instagram, Uber and many more companies are using Python.

“Forget Wall Street lingo. The language Citigroup Inc. wants its incoming investment bank analysts to know is Python” — Bloomberg, 2018 (that quote says it all).

In this episode, we discuss: 

* How long did it take Mattan to learn Python?

* What is a great first project to build in Python?

* What is the best programming language to learn first?

* What are some free Python resources?

Learn Python with Mattan at www.onemonth.com — that's also where you can find all the transcripts and shownotes from this episode.