Glad to hear that my efforts to cover some of 2.3's release features in
a mostly-2.2 book were appreciated. I'm probably going to do the same
thing for the 2nd edition of the Nutshell: wait until 2.5 alpha's out
so I can mention _its_ feechurz in a mostly-2.4 book... meaning the 2nd
ed of the
One of my most popular talks is re-learning Python -- can be anywhere
between 1 and 4 hours, depending on level of detail -- it's all about
the changes 1.5.2 - today's Python, why they came about and why you
would want to use them...
Alex
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One of my most popular talks is re-learning Python -- can be anywhere
between 1 and 4 hours, depending on level of detail -- it's all about
the changes 1.5.2 - today's Python, why they came about and why you
would want to use them...
Alex
PyCon TX 2006?
regards
Would you consider releasing an ebook in the mean time?
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Glad to hear that my efforts to cover some of 2.3's release features in
a mostly-2.2 book were appreciated. I'm probably going to do the same
thing for the 2nd edition of the Nutshell: wait until 2.5 alpha's out
so
On Thu, 18 Aug 2005 11:58:23 +0200, Magnus Lycka [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
John Salerno wrote:
hi all. are there any recommendations for an intro book to python that
is up-to-date for the latest version?
It depends on what kind of books you like, and of course on your
previous experience.
On Fri, 19 Aug 2005 14:25:36 +0200, Magnus Lycka [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
John Salerno wrote:
Just one more quick question: I'm basically learning programming for
fun, and I'm concentrating on C# right now. Python seems interesting,
but I was wondering if I should even bother. Would it
John Salerno wrote:
These all seem to be focused on Java though.
I think C# is close enough to Java when it comes
to the issues discussed here, that you can read
the texts and more or less think C# when you read
Java...
gene tani wrote:
Start here:
John Salerno wrote:
Just one more quick question: I'm basically learning programming for
fun, and I'm concentrating on C# right now. Python seems interesting,
but I was wondering if I should even bother. Would it supplement C# in
any way, or can C# do everything Python can?
Python is an
John Salerno wrote:
hi all. are there any recommendations for an intro book to python that
is up-to-date for the latest version?
I do not know how much up-to-date they are but I have to suggest you these
books:
- Learning Python
By Mark Lutz and David Ascher
published by O'Reilly
Most likely
I learned Python from the Learning Python book that's first on Alessandros
list. If you have the Second Edition, that includes coverage for Python 2.3, I
think you have quite a nice introductory book.
As a reference book Python in a Nutshell and of course the Python
documentation itself are
I highly recommend the Safari library service from Oreilly (
http://safari.oreilly.com ) you can check out all of the books listed
below and about 10,000 more. The library contains much more than just
Oreilly's books, but they are, of course, all in there.
The first 2 weeks is free after that
mark pilgrim's dive into python is a good book if you're new to python
i also have python cookbook, and foundations of python network
programming - i haven't really had a chance to look at these in detail
yet but both of these look good
On 8/18/05, Paul Dale [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I highly
On 8/18/05, Jon Hewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
mark pilgrim's dive into python is a good book if you're new to python
I agree that dive into python is a *very* good python book,
but as it is says on http://diveintopython.org/ it is for experienced
programmers. So if you are new to Python and to
John Salerno wrote:
hi all. are there any recommendations for an intro book to python that
is up-to-date for the latest version?
It depends on what kind of books you like, and of course on your
previous experience.
I think Python: Visual QuickStart Guide by Chris Fehily is a rather
nice
I would suggest Alex Martelli's Python in a Nutshell or the Python
Cookbook as the best Python books from Oreilly. I also like M.
Pilgrim's Dive into Python.
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Thanks for the great replies everyone! Learning Python was my first
choice, but it was also the reason I asked about older books, since it's
from 2003. But it seems that isn't an issue, and I think that would be a
nice place to start.
Just one more quick question: I'm basically learning
Start here:
http://naeblis.cx/rtomayko/2004/12/15/the-static-method-thing
http://dirtsimple.org/2004/12/java-is-not-python-either.html
http://ischenko.blogspot.com/2005/02/java-may-not-be-that-bad-after-all.html
and maybe poke around ehre to learn about language design, how people
define typing,
These all seem to be focused on Java though.
gene tani wrote:
Start here:
http://naeblis.cx/rtomayko/2004/12/15/the-static-method-thing
http://dirtsimple.org/2004/12/java-is-not-python-either.html
http://ischenko.blogspot.com/2005/02/java-may-not-be-that-bad-after-all.html
and maybe
Also, are Python and Ruby similar languages? Which would be better to learn?
John Salerno wrote:
Thanks for the great replies everyone! Learning Python was my first
choice, but it was also the reason I asked about older books, since it's
from 2003. But it seems that isn't an issue, and I
well, it's not easy to find neutral comparisons of ruby and python, but
http://www.ruby-doc.org/RubyEyeForThePythonGuy.html
http://onestepback.org/index.cgi/Tech/Ruby/PythonAndRuby.rdoc
http://www.approximity.com/ruby/Comparison_rb_st_m_java.html
Thanks. I understand that my question probably causes a lot of grief for
some people. :)
gene tani wrote:
well, it's not easy to find neutral comparisons of ruby and python, but
http://www.ruby-doc.org/RubyEyeForThePythonGuy.html
John Salerno wrote:
...
Just one more quick question: I'm basically learning programming for
fun, and I'm concentrating on C# right now. Python seems interesting,
but I was wondering if I should even bother. Would it supplement C# in
any way, or can C# do everything Python can?
C# and
Thank you very much for that response!
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John Salerno wrote:
...
Just one more quick question: I'm basically learning programming for
fun, and I'm concentrating on C# right now. Python seems interesting,
but I was wondering if I should even bother. Would it
Alessandro Bottoni wrote:
Python did not changed too much since rel. 1.5.
I presume by too much you mean very much rather than inordinately
or excessively.
IMHO the addition of [list off the top of my head] string methods,
Unicode, new-style classes, generators, list comprehensions, etc
John Salerno wrote:
Also, are Python and Ruby similar languages? Which would be better to learn?
IMHO
Knowing both, they are very similar. Python seems to be more mature and
has better support. Threading is easier in Ruby, while Python is more
intuitive across the board.
I really like
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On Thu, 18 Aug 2005, John Salerno wrote:
hi all. are there any recommendations for an intro book to python that
is up-to-date for the latest version?
would reading a book from a year or two ago cause me to miss much?
Well, well - and nobody
hi all. are there any recommendations for an intro book to python that
is up-to-date for the latest version?
would reading a book from a year or two ago cause me to miss much?
thanks!
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