> On 22 August 2010 17:28, M to the B <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> As it happens, one of my colleagues -who is probably on this group- is >> a Python advocate and has convinced me that Python is the language I >> should take up. I've been given useful pointers, I bought a book >> but... I still haven't learned a thing about Python because of a >> stupid mental block when it comes to the language and its users. I >> understand and appreciate that it is wholly irrational and ridiculous >> to be afraid of a programming language and therefore I want to ask: >> >> Has anyone around here overcome similar prejudice before becoming a >> Python user? Or maybe in relation to some other language? If so, I'd >> like to hear about your experience. >> >> > any time i have jumped platforms, dos -> windows -> mac -> linux. > or psion -> palm -> symbian -> iphone -> android > or jumped development systems ms basic -> vb basic plus a dozen minor > scripting languages > and adjacent toolkits dbf -> homemade fixed length record databases -> sql > or even primary apps netscape -> opera -> firefox > > i have mental blocks were i find it easier to create code in the older > version than the newer one or complete a task in less time with the older > tech than the newer one. but sometimes you have to move forward. why are > you looking at python? what does python do that none of your older > development languages do? > > for me at least it is flexibility. on a day to day basis i use mac osx > and > linux and android. a lot of my customers use windows. so i needed a > language that would at some level run on all those platforms. i won't be > holding my breath for ms to release one. i haven't gotten too far but > every > small script i get running is a useful tool that helps me on those > platforms. > > bonuses are that i can quickly find existing code that will do quite > complex > tasks send email via gmail or handle ftp with a quick google search. > > starting again from scratch can be off putting but all i can say is keep > trying. it is worth it. > > regards, > moylan > --
My position is something similar. I won't describe it as 'an irrational fear', but rather a 'reluctance'. I am reluctant to use a new language/framework. I know that it might be more fruitful in the long term, but for this next job, I have something in my toolbox which can be made to fit this job. Less effort now, more certain outcome / lower risk, etc. When you have multiple developers on a project they can be 'reluctant' to use each others tools. If you have stubborn developers this may result in long term tensions, so it's important to spot it early. Kevin -- 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.com/group/pythonireland?hl=en.
