Mimo is offering a yearly subscription for $23 as part of its 10th anniversary promotion. I'm trying to learn Python and eventually move toward AI, programming, and possibly vibe coding. I'm studying criminal justice with a focus on cybercrime, so I'm hoping these skills could help me qualify for technology-related work in the future. I'm still very new to coding and not sure which careers or learning paths would fit my background. Is the app worth paying for, especially for its convenience on a phone, or are there better free resources for beginners?
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I probably wouldn’t pay for it solely for the content. There are excellent free beginner resources from universities and established programming educators. You could start with a structured Python course, then build small projects related to cybersecurity—such as log analysis, file processing, or basic automation—to reinforce what you learn. The subscription may still be worthwhile if the app’s reminders and bite-sized lessons are what keep you practicing consistently.
For your goals, I’d prioritize Python fundamentals before jumping heavily into AI. Learn variables, conditionals, loops, functions, data structures, debugging, and basic object-oriented programming, then move on to Git, the command line, and working with files or APIs. AI tools can help explain errors and suggest exercises, but try to understand and write the code yourself instead of relying on generated solutions.
It depends on how you learn and whether you’ll actually use the mobile format. Mimo can be convenient for short lessons while you’re away from your computer, but I’d compare its curriculum with free courses first. For Python, make sure you eventually practice by writing real programs in a desktop environment rather than relying only on guided app exercises.
That makes sense. I like the idea of having something I can use on my phone, but I’ll also work through a proper desktop course and look for beginner-friendly cybersecurity projects.