Learn Python

[Trip]

Great resource headcrash; I've created a new category (Coding Examples) and added it to the list.


Cheers

 

[rokdcasbah]

I started with Learning Python by Mark Lutz. I recommend it over web stuff, although the Think Python manuscript is also good.


This course is great and even if you just listen to the lectures, it will have you well on your way to being a good programmer:


http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science/6-00-introduction-to-computer-science-and-programming-fall-2008/


Is there a reason why IDLE wouldn't work on Pandora? I don't have mine yet so I haven't tried it. It's got everything you need and nothing you don't

 

[Trip]

Thanks rokdcasbah. Added a Books to buy category and the MIT course.


I've seen that MIT course before but haven't had a chance to follow it through yet. Looks like it could be interesting though

 

[headcrash]

Is there a reason why IDLE wouldn't work on Pandora? I don't have mine yet so I haven't tried it. It's got everything you need and nothing you don't

hi rokdcasbah !


idle needs Tkinter. since hotfix 4 that's included. but you have to install tk and tcl version 8.5.8 manually in order to use that gui.


but I don't know how much space those packages will take on the NAND.


I mostly boot from sd-card, therefore I don't mind...


greetings

 

[Gonzalo]

Python alternative game libraries/frameworks worth noting: cocos2D and (for spanish speaking programmers, such as myself) Pilas.


Best!

 

[Trip]

Cheers Gonzalo.


Any chance you could give a little more info about Pilas? Unfortunately I don't speak Spanish and I don't want to risk giving out bad information from a dodgy translation

 

[myownlittlworld]

If you're looking to learn Python or PyGame, there are two resources that are an absolute must:

• Beginning Game Development with Python and Pygame (and the author's free chapter)
  
• Learn Python the Hard Way
  

Enjoy, and learn! The Pygame text is significantly easier than the one focused solely on Python... In fact, some would even call it un-Pythonic, but it'll teach you exactly what "being Pythonic" actually means.

 

[Trip]

Thanks for them myownlittlworld. I'll add them in a bit when I've got more time to check them out fully.


The Learn Python the hard way looks really good

 

[Trip]

Found 3 more downloadable PDF's for beginners that I'll add to the list. They also come in HTML form and have versions that cover Java too


Building Skills Books..


Programming for Non-Programmers: How to Write Your Own Software Using Python.


Python for Programmers: Building Skills in Python.


Object-Oriented Design and Programming: Building Skills in Object-Oriented Design.

 

[Fzero]

Trip, on your initial post, under the 'easy' 'books to read', you wrote:


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Learn Python The Hard Way is a very beginner book for people who want to learn to code.


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That's a dead link now, 404, so might want to remove or re-link it?


I want to work through some of these, I just started with the tutorials on the Python.org site the other week and hope to learn something.


this thread will prove very useful im sure.


edit: Ok i think the you will want to re-link your post to this page:


http://learnpythonthehardway.org/book/


It seems to have moved there

 

[Trip]

Trip, on your initial post, under the 'easy' 'books to read', you wrote:


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Learn Python The Hard Way is a very beginner book for people who want to learn to code.


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Cheers for the new link FZERO.


The books actually called Learn Python the hard way because it goes about teaching you Python in a way that doesn't seem as easy at first, but turns out to be a really good way of leaning. The first chapter is actually called The Hard Way is Easier. It is a complete beginner tutorial


It's been the only tutorial that I've really enjoyed using so far. Give it a read and let me know what you think of it.