Jacqui wrote:
Hi guysI just thought I'd quickly introduce myself. I'm trying to learn Python as a hobby. Last year I tried to learn java and just found that it didn't make much sense, so got discouraged and didn't get very far. I did a few tutorials of Python this year, and found that the structure of it made more sense (to me) so I've bought a couple books "Intro toComputer science" and "Beginning Python".
I'm learning it myself at the moment. although, with a degree in software engineering just under my belt, so I'm probably not a good comparison.
From a quick glance at the above, I'd say you need to look at the object orientated style of programming, which java and python use. Perhaps it will make more sense after you do. Try to find a interesting problem which you would eventually like to solve, and work towards it.
I'm working through the chapters and tasks in the Intro to Computer Science. I'm finding the format is great, with the questions and tasks at the end, but the biggest problem I'm having is when I'm uncertain, there's no one to tell me if I got it right! It's also been a long time since I've done maths, so I really struggled with that chapter (and didn't finish it).
Ask on the list and I'm sure someone will reply with a hint.
My only programming background is color basic (when I was 8) and gw basic (secondary school) when I gave up and took music at uni. I'm soold I learned html by typing plain text.So... I have a basic concept of programming, variables, error-handling, "computers don't do what you want, they do what you tell them", that sort of thing. I'm a new Ubuntu user so I'm also getting my head around command line, which I like (is that weird?).
No, not weird at all :p
Anyway, I'm dying for the day I understand what you guys are talking about and hoping you won't mind too much if I ask you to check my "homework" sometimes? Sorry for going on so much. But that's what I do! Jacqui
Good luck with your learning. Diarmuid.
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