On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 5:50 AM, whitey <m...@here.com> wrote: > On Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:19:59 -0700, Mithrandir wrote: > >> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- >> Hash: SHA1 >> >> On 07/27/2010 04:07 AM, whitey wrote: >>> hi all. am totally new to python and was wondering if there are any >>> newsgroups that are there specifically for beginners. i have bought a >>> book for $2 called "learn to program using python" by alan gauld. >>> starting to read it but it was written in 2001. presuming that the >>> commands and info would still be valid? any websites or books that are >>> a must for beginners? any input would be much appreciated...cheers >> >> It may also depend on which version of Python you wish to use. Since >> you're a "newb", I'd probably suggest starting off with Python 3. The >> version in your book is probably version 2.*. The difference is minor, >> but, when you're starting off (I assume with computer languages in >> general?) the difference in syntax can kick you where it hurts. Programs >> that work with Python 2.*, may not work with Python 3. However, I >> suggest Python 3 since it seems to be the "code of tomorrow." >> >> It may also depend on what you wish to do with your knowledge of Python >> (applications, games, web frameworks, etc.) If you want to make games, I >> suggest also learning about pyGame. >> >> As for book versus website, I started off with, as others have >> mentioned, learning online. Not only is it free, but the boundary >> between page and screen is broken. Note though that some off-sites >> (Wikibooks for instance) may not be complete in their writing. >> Python.org has a wealth of knowledge about almost everything involving >> Python. However, *some* of the documentation there may not be suitable >> for absolute beginners. There are several links there to other good >> websites for those with no experience in coding, all the way up to a >> ridiculously complicated level. I highly suggest poking around there. >> >> If you wish to read a book instead, try: >> http://www.amazon.com/Python-Programming-Absolute-Beginner-3rd/ > dp/1435455002/ >> Or go to your local library and poke there. :) >> >> Good luck! >> >> - -- >> People should read more. >> https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/User:MithrandirAgain "All >> that is gold does not glitter, >> not all those who wander are lost; >> the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by >> the frost. - From the ashes a fire shall be woken, a light from the >> shadows shall spring; renewed shall be blade that was broken, the >> crownless again shall be king." >> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- >> Version: GnuPG v1.4.10 (GNU/Linux) >> Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ >> >> iQEcBAEBAgAGBQJMT5PPAAoJEKo37V1xH7gTct0IAJrhBXLD5snWBBnrvpr4G3KI >> 7NV+yxZAphuqXXIj/F97+TKXVgld5PaWkguFjIb5CbBcYZxBP6lk+9c014422BnH >> yKjmdzC0eJhg0D3FL6Vdnrw3fn2UGZNzbFRp6FDv+calxyIJS3u/hWf8nW4HiHim >> Q4Xe+Df5tP5OrkiuHAs34xwco/ln5g2x5lJJRZD5eyxHKi70p9ipQZ5p5f5XB/Jw >> pIvBNIC54Xm9PZUHAeEQIeF/cPeIvE8CEvf7xrbf1LbboB6LqwIqKqpeF7Ae7sq2 >> x0duNq4H7Llrl5iOMKBPEyYO23VF8T6heVbDCVH6yT4uSc6qnt+6StNVmnRrI8E= =cEZW >> -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > > thank you all for the info. will definately check out your suggested > links, really excited about learning to code and hopefully in the near > future will be able to contribute somehow to the community. see you > around...
If you're new to programming overall, you might want to check out project euler too. Geremy Condra -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
