Let’s be real. You found a link to (by Andrei Neagoie on Udemy/Zero to Mastery Academy) and you’re wondering: Is it too old? Will I learn outdated stuff?
TL;DR: Yes, but with one major caveat. The core Python skills are timeless, but you’ll need to supplement the last 20% of the course with newer resources. Let’s be real
I completed this course (the 2020 version) two years ago, and today I work as a junior backend developer. Here is the honest breakdown of what holds up, what doesn't, and how to fix the gaps. Syntax rarely changes. Tools change constantly. TL;DR: Yes, but with one major caveat
You need structured, beginner-friendly, long-form teaching (50+ hours). Skip it if: You already understand loops, functions, and classes. You need a modern, leaner course. Here is the honest breakdown of what holds
Andrei Neagoie has an updated "Zero to Mastery" on his own platform (ZTM Academy) from 2023/2024. If you can afford it, buy that instead. But if you already own the 2020 version? Start it today. The best time to learn Python was yesterday. The second best time is now. Have you taken this course? Found a better workaround for the outdated sections? Let me know in the comments!