About Python Guides
Free, Practical Python Tutorials Since 2019
Python Guides helps developers learn Python the practical way: real examples, complete code and the actual output, from your first program to machine learning.
founded : 2019
founder : Bijay Kumar
tutorials : 2307
video_course_hours : 70+
price : freeOur mission
Help One Million Developers Learn Python
Most Python tutorials are either too basic to be useful or too academic to follow. Python Guides sits in between: every tutorial solves a real problem, shows every line of code and the output you should see, and explains why it works.
I started Python Guides because I couldn’t find Python tutorials that were both accurate and easy to understand. So I began writing the ones I wished I’d had.
- Free, alwaysNo paywalls, no paid courses, no account needed to read.
- Code you can runComplete examples with the real output, not snippets.
- Kept current1,080+ tutorials updated in the last 12 months.
Our story
From One Developer’s Notes to 2,300+ Tutorials
- 2019
The problem
Bijay wanted to learn machine learning with Python but couldn’t find one place with practical, real-world examples. So he started writing them himself.
- Next
Python, topic by topic
Data types, strings, lists, dictionaries, loops, functions, OOP, files and exceptions, each with complete code and the output.
- Then
Libraries and machine learning
Tutorial series for NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, SciPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras and PyTorch, plus Django, Tkinter, PyQt6 and Turtle.
- Then
A free video course
A 40-module Python and machine learning course with 70+ hours of video and 275+ source code files, free with no sign-up.
- Then
Web development
TypeScript, React and JavaScript tutorials for developers who build the front end of their Python apps.
- Today
2,300+ free tutorials
New tutorials are published every week, and 1,080+ tutorials were reviewed and updated in the last 12 months.
What we cover
Tutorials by Topic
The number of published tutorials in each topic. Click a topic to see all of them.
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The founder
Bijay Kumar
Bijay is a 13-time Microsoft MVP and the founder of Python Guides and TSinfo Technologies. In more than 18 years in the technology industry, he started with Microsoft technologies such as .NET and SharePoint before moving into Python, machine learning and AI. He also works with TypeScript and React to build modern web applications.
- Microsoft MVP award, 13 times
- 18+ years in software development
- Worked at HP, TCS and KPIT
- Founder of TSinfo Technologies
Our team & editorial standards
How Every Tutorial Is Made
Written by developers
Tutorials are written by working Python developers who use these libraries in real projects.
Every example is run
Each code example is run in Python 3 before it’s published, and the real output is shown under the code.
Reviewed by Bijay
Bijay Kumar reviews tutorials for accuracy and clarity before they go live.
Updated, not forgotten
When Python or a library changes how something works, the tutorial is updated. Found a problem? Email us and we’ll fix it.
Free resources
More Ways to Learn with Us
Free video course
40 modules and 70+ hours of video, from Python basics to machine learning. No sign-up.
Start the courseYouTube channel
380+ free video tutorials that follow the written guides, with new videos every week.
Watch on YouTube51 Python Programs PDF
A free 112-page PDF with 51 useful programs, each with the code and its output.
Get the free PDF
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who writes the tutorials on Python Guides?
Tutorials are written by experienced Python developers and reviewed by the founder, Bijay Kumar, a 13-time Microsoft MVP with more than 18 years in software development. You can verify his MVP award on Microsoft’s MVP website.
Are the Python tutorials free?
Yes. All 2,300+ tutorials and the 40-module video course are free, with no account or sign-up. The site is supported by display advertising. The 51 Python Programs PDF is free too: you only need to enter your email address.
I'm a complete beginner. Where should I start?
Start with the Start Here page. It lists the topics in order, from installing Python and writing your first program to data types, loops, functions and object-oriented programming. The Python roadmap shows the bigger picture.
Which Python version do the tutorials use?
The examples are written for and run in Python 3. Older tutorials are reviewed and updated when Python or a library changes the way something works.
Can I learn machine learning here?
Yes. Start with NumPy, Pandas and Matplotlib, then move to Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras and PyTorch. The machine learning hub puts them in order.
How long does it take to learn Python?
Most beginners can write small, useful programs after 4 to 8 weeks of regular practice, about an hour a day. Getting comfortable with a library such as Pandas or Django takes a few more months of building real projects.
Is Python Guides affiliated with the Python Software Foundation?
No. Python Guides is an independent site. “Python” is a registered trademark of the Python Software Foundation. The Microsoft MVP award is an independent recognition Microsoft gives to community experts.
How do I report a mistake or suggest a topic?
Email bijay@pythonguides.com with the tutorial link, your Python version and what you saw. The full error message helps a lot.
Get in touch
Questions, Corrections or Topic Ideas?
Email bijay@pythonguides.com. We read every message and usually reply within 24 hours.