Learning Python

[zeke 693]

I got a call from a sales droid from Embarcadero today. He wanted me to buy RadStudio XE2. 10% off until the end of the month. I asked him "Where have you been since 2005? C++Builder has been a walking zombie since then."

 

That got me thinking of the alternatives to their mega dollar programming environment. Python and Qt came to mind.

 

So, while googling for python gui programming, I stumbled onto Google's python class tonight.

 

I watched the first video on youtube. I think I'll be watching the rest of them.

 

I've also put this author on my reading list: Mark Summerfield

 

I am hoping that I can make interactive programs kinda like this live data monitor only with two way communication.

 

Anyhow... I'm starting with Google's online Python class.

[zeke 693]

I just noticed pyQwt.

 

Take a look at these screenshots.

 

Kinda gets me excited.

[zeke 693]

I just stumbled upon the legal motherload of python ebooks here.

[AaronInSpace 4]

I am learning Python in college right now as an experienced programmer. We are using one of the books linked on that list you showed: http://www.greenteapress.com/thinkpytho ... ython.html

It's a pretty good book but is a bit basic. Python is pretty darn easy to learn just sitting down and trying with Google at your side.

 

I also use PyQt /PyQwt at work and its pretty neat. A lot easier than Java and Swing in my mind. The development in Python is freaking fast. I'd recommend it.

[HylianSavior 37]

One issue I have with Python is the lack of actual public/private classes... Probably due to its origin as a scripting language.

I haven't delved too deep into it though- Maybe I'll get around to doing something with it sometime.

[hvontres 22]

One other thing to look into is using numpy/scipy for number crunching. I have been using that combo both for work and at home for a couple of years now.