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Hi everyone!

How are you doing?

My name is Murat, and I'm from Kazakhstan. I'm 13 years old, and I study at NIS (Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools).

I want to spend this summer productively, so I decided to learn something new. My choice was Python, one of the most popular programming languages.

Guys, I'd like to ask you a few questions about learning Python:

• If you had to learn Computer Science from scratch in 2026, what exact roadmap would you follow?
• If you could recommend only one book to learn Python from scratch, what would it be, and why?
• What beginner projects teach the most?
• What did you spend too much time learning that wasn't worth it?
• What projects look impressive to universities or employers?
• How do you avoid tutorial hell?
• What free courses do you recommend?

If you answer my questions, I'd really appreciate it.

Thank you in advance!

Bye!

Hi everyone!

My name is Murat, I'm 13 years old, and I'm from Kazakhstan. I'm preparing for chemistry olympiads, and over the past year I've mainly focused on inorganic chemistry and physical chemistry. My long-term goal is to compete for a gold medal at Kazakhstan's National Chemistry Olympiad.

By the end of autumn, I'll have about 1–2 months to build the strongest possible foundation in organic chemistry before it becomes a major part of my preparation.

I'm not looking for a list of reactions to memorize. I'm much more interested in understanding the logic behind organic chemistry.

Looking back, what was the single most important realization or concept that made organic chemistry finally "click" for you?

Hi everyone!
My name is Murat, I’m teen(i finished 8grade), and I study at NIS (Nazarbayev Intellectual School) in Kazakhstan. My main focus is chemistry olympiads, but I know that in high school i will need math for olympiads and especially at university, having a strong math background is essential.
That’s why I want to start learning higher mathematics early. I’m particularly interested in topics such as:

•derivatives;
•integrals;
•limits;
•mathematical approximations and expansions;
•analyzing and graphing functions;
•anything that helps me truly understand calculus instead of just solving problems by following formulas.

I’d really appreciate advice from people who have already gone through this journey.
Where should I start?
In what order should I study these topics?
Which books, lectures, or online courses would you recommend?
What should I learn before starting calculus?
How can I build real mathematical intuition instead of just memorizing procedures?
Which topics are especially useful for someone planning to study chemistry?
I’m ready to study math every day and want to build a solid foundation before these topics are covered in school or university.
Thank you in advance for any advice or recommendations!
P.S
One more thing I’d like to mention:
I’m planning to study very intensively for the next 1–2 months. My goal isn’t to become a mathematician, but to build a solid understanding of calculus as quickly as possible so that I can confidently use it in chemistry later on.

Hi everyone!
My name is Murat, I’m teen(i finished 8grade), and I study at NIS (Nazarbayev Intellectual School) in Kazakhstan. My main focus is chemistry olympiads, but I know that in high school i will need math for olympiads and especially at university, having a strong math background is essential.
That’s why I want to start learning higher mathematics early. I’m particularly interested in topics such as:

•derivatives;
•integrals;
•limits;
•mathematical approximations and expansions;
•analyzing and graphing functions;
•anything that helps me truly understand calculus instead of just solving problems by following formulas.

I’d really appreciate advice from people who have already gone through this journey.
Where should I start?
In what order should I study these topics?
Which books, lectures, or online courses would you recommend?
What should I learn before starting calculus?
How can I build real mathematical intuition instead of just memorizing procedures?
Which topics are especially useful for someone planning to study chemistry?
I’m ready to study math every day and want to build a solid foundation before these topics are covered in school or university.
Thank you in advance for any advice or recommendations!
P.S
One more thing I’d like to mention:
I’m planning to study very intensively for the next 1–2 months. My goal isn’t to become a mathematician, but to build a solid understanding of calculus as quickly as possible so that I can confidently use it in chemistry later on.