Re:I taught myself Python on the Internet and so can you
by pianowow on Wednesday July 15, 2015 @03:30PM
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I agree. I don't see any evidence he has attempted to solve any problem or made something with Python. This is the measure of proficiency.
Re:I taught myself Python on the Internet and so can you
by aoruz on Wednesday July 15, 2015 @03:34PM
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I have a Github Account actually where I post my codes.
Here is the link for my github: https://github.com/aysin
Re:I taught myself Python on the Internet and so can you
by bluecalm on Wednesday July 15, 2015 @03:34PM
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It's true but it's more of an evidence than graduating from college anyway.
(not to dismiss college education here but what you get there are good theoretical fundamentals not anywhere close to proficiency in programming or specific languages)
Re:I taught myself Python on the Internet and so can you
by thekingofspain on Wednesday July 15, 2015 @04:38PM
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I don't know whether you went to college/university or not, but my program definitely gives you both of those things, in addition to very good theoretical fundamentals. Not to say that you've got the necessary real-world experience after completing it, but you're well on your way.
Re:I taught myself Python on the Internet and so can you
by sbilstein on Wednesday July 15, 2015 @04:06PM
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Depends on your program. Schools vary widely in what they offer. Depending on the university, you could get a job in IT or a research lab and write code there.
Most engineers I know doing non trivial machine learning work got their start in university labs.
Re:I taught myself Python on the Internet and so can you
by wyclif on Wednesday July 15, 2015 @07:21PM
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Just to clarify, the author is female.
Re:I taught myself Python on the Internet and so can you
by 88e282102ae2e5b on Wednesday July 15, 2015 @03:56PM
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I think it's appropriate to say that they are familiar with the language at least, perhaps in a 'technical skills' section. They might be able to pass a technical interview if it was designed for an entry-level or intern position, which is what they should be applying for anyway.
Re:I taught myself Python on the Internet and so can you
by aoruz on Wednesday July 15, 2015 @03:28PM
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Thank you for the advice. I am quite new...just getting hang of it.
Re:I taught myself Python on the Internet and so can you
by AMadinger on Wednesday July 15, 2015 @03:32PM
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Do you have a github account Aoruz? If not, it's a must to show your work.
It can be difficult to grasp, I recommend checking out this resource to learn how to use it: https://try.github.io/levels/1/challenges/1
You probably shouldn't put "took free online classes" as evidence of expertise on a resume. That's not sufficient evidence of actual proficiency in the language.
It's also the reason why many advocate having a populated GitHub profile in lieu of professional experience/learning.