Thanks Paddy. That post pretty much cleared up everything for me. On Oct 13, 12:46 am, "Paddy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ahmer wrote: > > Hi all! > > > I am a 15 year old High School Sophomore. I would like to start > > programming in Python. In school, we are learning Java (5) and I like > > to use the Eclipse IDE, I also am learning PHP as well. > > > What are some ways to get started (books, sites, etc.)? I am usually on > > linux, but I have a windows box and am planning on getting a mac.Pydev > > gives you a Python mode for Eclipse: > http://pydev.sourceforge.net/ > The Python tutorial is a good way to learn Python: > http://docs.python.org/tut/ > Some pointers on writing Python for Java programmers: > http://www.ferg.org/projects/python_java_side-by-side.html > I guess you are new to both Java and Python, but if you know Java and > were starting Python, the following points out that certain idioms of > Java do not translate well to Python: > http://dirtsimple.org/2004/12/python-is-not-java.html > > And finally: Lets 'big-up' Python: > http://www.paulgraham.com/pypar.html > > I hope you enjoy Python. > All the best, Paddy. > > P.S. maybe your High school might be interested in teaching Python as a > first language rather than Java? > http://www.oreilly.com/pub/a/oreilly/frank/elkner_0300.html > > http://www.python.org/workshops/2000-01/proceedings/papers/elkner/pyY...
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