>>> from dj9027 <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> to Python 411 <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> date Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 11:19 AM >>> subject Thanks for the podcasts on python >>> mailed-by gmail.com >>> ..... >>> Its my favourite mp3's to listen to when "using the treadmill". Can't think >>> of anything else that would make the time spent on the treadmill more >>> productive. >>> Listening to the podcasts and focussing on the subject really takes my mind >>> off the monotonous "workflow" on the treadmill. >>> Wished I could get an entire python book for noobies in an audiobook format >>> !! >>> ...... >>> Thanks again for your informative podcasts. >>> Regards >>> John Deepu >>> >>>from dj9027 <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>>date Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 5:23 PM >>>subject executable pseudocode >>>mailed-by gmail.com >>> >>>Hello, >>>..... >>>And I sincerely do not know where else to suggest this idea. >>>Unfortunately, I don't have many techie friends who are well versed in >>>python to ask this question. >>>Had it suggested to some podcasters earlier this week. >>>Not sure how well the idea was taken.. Rather than waiting for the idea to >>>percolate through people, thought I would send it to the top level to get a >>>quick result. >>> >>>Since python is "Executable Pseudocode", why not have an audio book that >>>discusses or teaches python to newbies. >>> >>> >>>Best regards, >>>:Dj >>> >>from Guido van Rossum <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>to dj9027 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>>date Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 7:02 PM >>>subject Re: executable pseudocode >>>mailed-by gmail.com >>> >>>Hi DJ, >>> >>>Thanks for writing. I suggest you post the suggestion to >>>[EMAIL PROTECTED] They'll also be interested in helping you with >>>other questions. >>> >>> >>> Guido
Beware of the quotes, those words WERE MINE. Dave, The edu-sig digests I got did not have your questions on them. >>>David MacQuigg wrote: >>>Can you really learn Python this way? Try writing some code after listening >>>to a verbal explanation only. I was talking about non-computer, non-techie, non-whiz guys and girls here. We dont spend the whole day at work infront of a computer like my techie friends do. Wished I could also, so I can visualize, think and try programming all at the same time. That said IT IS difficult to visualize programming concepts when sitting infront of a computer the few hours we get from our regular day at work. To your question, I really find it easier to think about programming and its applications when I listen to podcasts like python 411. Seeing if my thoughts work will be when I get time to sit infront of the computer do the "Code". I feel that audio discussions take away the deciphering part of the "Coding" process. :Deepu _______________________________________________ Edu-sig mailing list [email protected] http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/edu-sig
