Python is a popular language among the developers. Python is a high-level programming language which means that it is close to human language, hence easy to understand. Python is a powerful language and its large number of modules and libraries enable to perform variety of operations. Some most common uses of Python include Gaming, Website development (back-end), Software development, Data analysis, Data science, Machine learning etc.
In this post, we are going to explore the pathway to become a Python Website developer. There are lot of posts and videos on the internet that guides to become a Web developer by learning Python but no one is providing a proper roadmap. I am a MCA student and have good knowledge of Python, and wants to become a developer by gaining Python expertise, so I will guide you in a best way to become a Web developer by learning Python. I will also guide you about the other career options that you can pursue after learning Python, if you don’t want to become a Web developer.
So, Let’s begin the post for deciding whether python is a right choice for you or not for beginners.
Which Language to learn first? Is learning Python first a right choice?
If you are a novice and want to keep your feet in the world of IT & Software development but you are confused about which language to learn first, so this post will solve all your doubts and provide you the best guidance in the whole world. A lot of people say that beginning your software engineering career by learning Python as your first language is a very good option but I will not support this argument. No doubt, Python is a powerful and popular language, even experts believe that soon Python will replace the use of C Language. But still, there are a lot of cons of learning Python as your first language.
Most of the careers in the IT field include use of programming languages. Some popular career fields are Web development, Software development, Data science and Data analytics. Python is used widely in Data science and Data analysis but in Website development it is less used.
We have a lot of other languages which are used widely in Website development such as HTML, CSS, Javascript, Java, PHP, C# etc. If you have gained mastery over Python then also it is not easy to find a job for Web development roles. But at the same time, if you have learnt Javascript well and have some knowledge of CSS and HTML then that alone is sufficient to get a entry-level job. If you are interested in Full stack Website development then I would suggest to learn HTML, CSS and Javascript first then any other languag like Python, PHP or C#.
Python is a good option to commence your journey when you want to go in the Data science or Machine learning. Overall, I would say it depends on the career which you want to pursue but I personally don’t like Python as your first language. If you want to be a Web developer, go with Javascript (Js) or Java as your first language.
Roadmap for becoming a Full-stack Website developer through Python
Python has two very strong frameworks for Web development. You have to master those frameworks. 1- Django and 2- Flask. I will prefer Django as Django is used more. Django is developed by Meta (Facebook’s parent company). Along with Django, It is also required to know HTML, CSS and Javascript. So, I would suggest to start from HTML, CSS and Javascript then learn any Python/Django.
Roadmap for becoming a full-stack website developer with Python as your first language
- Learn HTML, CSS, and Javascript for the front end and Python for back end.
- Learn SQL and DBMS.
- Learn Python Framework – Django for the backend.
- Start doing projects of Django.
- Learn some other other frontend frameworks such as Bootstrap or React.
- You are ready to develop websites, Web applications, and also job-ready for entry-level positions.
- Learn MERN or MEAN.
- Start making full-stack projects.
- You are fully job-ready.
Python Career Options
Python is used mainly in Back-end development, scripting and data analysis. It is used in making web applications and websites but less when compared to languages such as Javascript, PHP, Java. You can prepare for job roles such as Data scientist, Data analyst, Business data analyst, API developer etc. if you want to work as a Python programmer exclusively. These roles have more Python-based jobs than Web development.
