freeCodeCamp/guide/english/python/python-resources/index.md

---
title: Python Resources
---
## Tutorials

*   <a href='https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Python Official Tutorials</a>
*   <a href='https://python-guide.readthedocs.org/en/latest/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>The Hitchhiker's Guide to Python</a>
*   <a href='https://developers.google.com/edu/python/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Google Python Class</a>
*   <a href='http://learnpythonthehardway.org/book/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Learn Python the Hard Way</a>
*   <a href='http://www.greenteapress.com/thinkpython/html/index.html' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Think Python</a>
*   <a href='https://learnxinyminutes.com/docs/python/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Learn Python in X minutes</a>
*   <a href='https://learnxinyminutes.com/docs/python3/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Learn Python 3 in X minutes</a>
*   <a href='http://www.diveintopython3.net/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Dive into Python 3</a>
*   <a href='http://www.fullstackpython.com/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Full Stack Python</a>
*   <a href='https://automatetheboringstuff.com/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Automate the Boring Stuff with Python</a>
*   <a href='https://repl.it/languages/python3' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Python REPL in Browser</a>
*   <a href='http://pythontutor.com/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Visual Python Code Walkthrough</a>
*   <a href='https://www.codecademy.com/learn/python' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Codecademy Python</a>
*   <a href='http://interactivepython.org/runestone/static/thinkcspy/index.html' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>How to Think Like a Computer Scientist</a> - Interactive textbook that teaches programming with Python
*   <a href='https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-computer-science-mitx-6-00-1x-8' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python</a> (MIT)
*   <a href='https://www.edx.org/course/cs-all-introduction-computer-science-harveymuddx-cs005x-0' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>CS for All: Introduction to Computer Science & Python Programming</a>
*   <a href='https://www.packtpub.com/packt/free-ebook/learning-python' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Learning Python</a> - Free ebook
*   <a href='http://newcoder.io/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>New Coder</a> - Tutorials/challenges to take you from newbie to actual coder.
*   <a href='https://inventwithpython.com/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Invent with Python</a> (plus two other books by the Automate the Boring Stuff guy)
*   <a href='http://interactivepython.org/runestone/static/pythonds/index.html' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Problem Solving with Algorithms and Data Structures Using Python</a>
*   <a href='https://github.com/faif/python-patterns' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Python Design Patterns</a>
*   <a href='https://www.djangoproject.com/start/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Django Getting Started Tutorial</a>
*   <a href='http://chimera.labs.oreilly.com/books/1234000000754/index.html' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Test-Driven Development with Python</a>
*   <a href='http://www.tangowithdjango.com/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Tango with Django</a>
*   <a href='http://tutorial.djangogirls.org/en/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Django Girls' Tutorial</a> - Build a blog
*   <a href='http://www.marinamele.com/taskbuster-django-tutorial' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>TaskBuster Django Tutorial</a> - Build a Django project from scratch
*   <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4mEzFDjqtA' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Derek Banas' Learn Python In One Video</a>
*   <a href='https://pythonprogramming.net/introduction-to-python-programming/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>pythonprogramming.net Python Baics</a>
*   <a href='https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6gx4Cwl9DGAcbMi1sH6oAMk4JHw91mC_' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>thenewboston Python 3.4 Programming Tutorials</a>
*   <a href='http://www.tutorialspoint.com/python/'>Tutorials Point - Python</a>
*   <a href='https://pythonprogramming.net' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'> Set of Starter Projects with Videos </a> - From the basics onward.
*   <a href="https://blog.miguelgrinberg.com/post/the-flask-mega-tutorial-part-i-hello-world" target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>The Flask Mega Tutorial (Miguel Grinberg)</a>
*   <a href="https://www.py4e.com/" target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Python for Everybody</a>
*   <a href="https://www.udemy.com/python-complete/?start=0" target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>The Complete Python 3 Course: Beginner to Advanced!</a>

## Challenges

*   <a href='https://github.com/gregmalcolm/python_koans' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Python Koans</a>
*   <a href='http://exercism.io/languages/python' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Exercism Python Challenges</a>
*   <a href='http://codingbat.com/python' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>CodingBat Python Challenges</a>
*   <a href='http://www.learnpython.org/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Learn Python Interactively</a>
*   <a href='http://projecteuler.net/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Project Euler</a>
*   <a href='http://rosalind.info/problems/locations/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Rosalind Python Bio-informatics Problems</a>
*   <a href='https://github.com/mshang/python-elevator-challenge' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Python Elevator Challenge</a>
*   <a href='https://coderbyte.com/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>CoderByte Challenges</a>
*   <a href='https://checkio.org' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>CheckiO</a> - the game for coders
*   <a href='http://www.codeabbey.com/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>CodeAbbey</a> 
*   <a href='https://hackerrank.com/domains/python/py-introduction'>HackerRank - Python Challenges</a>
*   <a href='https://codesignal.com/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>CodeSignal - Prepare for interviews & further your programming skills</a>
*   <a href="https://www.codewars.com/" target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>CodeWars</a>
*   <a href="https://www.codechef.com/" target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>CodeChef</a>
*   <a href="https://www.hackerrank.com/domains/tutorials/30-days-of-code" target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Hackerrank</a>

## Community

*   <a href='https://github.com/vinta/awesome-python' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Awesome Python</a>
*   <a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/python' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>/r/Python</a>
*   <a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/learnpython' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>/r/LearnPython</a>
*   <a href='http://planetpython.org/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Planet Python</a>
*   <a href='http://www.pyladies.com/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>PyLadies</a>
*   <a href='https://djangogirls.org/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>DjangoGirls</a>
*   <a href="https://python-forum.io/" target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Python-forum.io</a>

## Tools:

*   <a href='https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm-edu/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>PyCharm Edu</a> - a free educational version of PyCharm that comes with tutorials to teach you Python and the ability to download more.