I recently completed the “Python Tutorial” by Red Tea Infusion. This course is a comprehensive introduction to Python, covering everything from basic syntax to essential data structures. Designed for beginners, it requires no prior programming experience, making it an excellent starting point for anyone new to coding.

Course Content and Structure

The course is divided into bite-sized lessons, most of which are under 10 minutes long. Lesson 1 was a great introduction to the course, focusing on various ways to write the classic “Hello, World!” program. This lesson provided multiple examples of different strings, showcasing Python’s flexibility and ease of use. However, as the course progressed, the quality and clarity of the lessons gradually declined, making it harder to follow along effectively​

Positives

One major strength of this course is its accessibility. The quick, bite-sized lessons helped me rebuild a solid foundation in Python programming. After completing the course, I felt more confident in creating simple strings, variables, lists, and other basic programming constructs. The repetitive practice and exposure to different coding techniques definitely enhanced my learning and retention.

Negatives

Despite its strengths, the course has some drawbacks. I found following along with the video tutorials frustrating due to the low audio quality, which required me to turn up the volume significantly or use headphones. Additionally, some lessons seemed out of order, making the learning process less smooth. Ultimately, the syntax was clean, but the instruction was difficult to follow.

Final Score and Breakdown

Syntax – 4.5/5 – Clean quality Code For 27/30 lessons

Audio – 2/5 – You have to use headphones, use loudspeakers, or be somewhere quiet. Poor audio is not ideal for the full course instruction.

Overall instruction – 3.35/5 – Covered a wide range of topics that are necessary to learn the fundamentals of Python. Some lessons were seemingly out of order (for example, I probably would have put the “Main Block” lesson earlier in the course). Additionally, the foreign accent and constant backtracking will make it difficult to follow for some learners.

Final Score = D+ (65.6/100)