Hi, I’ve started this new project…

It had been a while since I last worked with Python, and when I did, I didn’t have my laptop with me. I was using Acode on my A05s, which wasn’t exactly great for development. Actually, I think it’s one of the best—if not the best—mobile options out there, but having the ergonomics and capabilities of a machine “built for the this” is so much better!

I was sitting here wondering, “What kind of project should I do?” I wanted something useful. I know "useful" is subjective, but I look for things I connect with and find interesting (which inherently adds a bit of utility). I have a basic grasp of Python, but I haven’t done much hands-on practice—mostly just watching videos and doing class exercises last year. Because of that, I went a long time without building anything serious, and I decided there was no point in forcing myself to tackle something “advanced” right away.

I started by writing a few things (what you see in the image) and testing some language features, but it didn’t really flow well, and I didn’t feel like I was actually learning anything new (truth be told, I already knew those little bits). In the course I’m taking now, the instructor uses C; I’ve been really digging into the fundamentals and practicing with hands-on exercises based on how C works that’s the approach I enjoy. Starting strong, mastering the basics, and building up from there. Since I never really did that with Python, I’m going to do it now!

My plan is to work through some exercises, cover the language fundamentals, and eventually build a portfolio site—kind of like a project diary—using something like Streamlit or Dash. That’s about it. :)