Do THIS instead of watching endless tutorials — how to learn Python for AI

A practical guide for beginners who want to learn Python specifically for AI development, focused on escaping 'tutorial hell'. The approach covers the minimal Python subset needed (variables, functions, lists, dicts, JSON, file I/O, pip), then immediately building projects: a CLI chatbot, a document Q&A tool using RAG, and an AI agent with tool-calling. Emphasizes active coding over passive watching, recommends a 1:1 ratio of learning to building, and warns against the 'one more course' trap. DataCamp is recommended as a sponsor with specific tracks for Python fundamentals and AI engineering.