Thanks for your replies and tips guys. I'm enjoying learning Python and I think it will help to be able to discuss it with others.
> > 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. > > I mostly disagree, because Object Oriented programming is an extra set > of concepts which need to be learnt, which may not be necessary to a > complete beginner. Not until a little later anyway. > Having said that, Jacqui might be ready, so your point is still valid. Nope, not ready! LOL But I know it's there (flashbacks to my depressing days with my Java book). I'm hoping by the time I'm done the two books I have, that I'll have the important stuff in place. > > > Try to find a interesting problem which you would eventually like to solve, > > and work towards it. > > This I find very important. It's very hard for me to learn a language > unless I have something to use it for. It really helps motivation when > you have a goal to work towards. > I have a couple things actually... a few little gadgets that would make my job easier. One I pretty much have the actions of it (it's very simple stuff), but I need to learn to make a GUI for it (so others can use it), and I'm sure there is a better way to do what I want to do, so hopefully by the time I can do the GUI I'll also be able to make it a bit more elegant. And you're right, once I came up with my wee projects, I was a lot more motivated and excited. The guys at work think I'm crazy, studying on my lunchbreak :-) I'm really glad I found this group. I don't learn very well in total isolation. Jacqui --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Python Ireland" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.ie/group/pythonireland?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
