Re: usage of python

2008-05-18 Thread Paddy
On May 13, 6:10 pm, Rajarshi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, I teach an introductory programming course in Python. As part of > the introduction I'd like to highlight theusage of Pythonin > industry. The idea is to show that there are big players using Python > for a variety of tasks. Given that t

Re: usage of python

2008-05-17 Thread Grant Edwards
On 2008-05-13, Rajarshi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, I teach an introductory programming course in Python. As part of > the introduction I'd like to highlight the usage of Python in > industry. The idea is to show that there are big players using Python > for a variety of tasks. Given that the

Re: usage of python

2008-05-17 Thread Aahz
In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Rajarshi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Is there any list with people/groups/companies using Python for >impressive things? > >Any pointers would be appreciated And one more: http://www.pythonology.com/ -- Aahz ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) <*> http://www.

Re: usage of python

2008-05-16 Thread afrobeard
On May 14, 9:13 pm, Rajarshi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks to the all posters. This will be very useful! No Problem :). Let me know if you need any code snippets. P.S. I wouldn't mind working with you to prepare introductory material and examples for beginners if it becomes public property.

Re: usage of python

2008-05-14 Thread Rajarshi
Thanks to the all posters. This will be very useful! -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

Re: usage of python

2008-05-14 Thread Rajarshi
On May 13, 6:57 pm, afrobeard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If I were you, I'd show them actual code and how easy it is to get > things done. Showing them how to implement a GTalk Bot[http:// > code.google.com/p/pygtalkrobot/] or how to build simple arcade games > with PyGame[http://www.pygame.org/n

Re: usage of python

2008-05-13 Thread Ivan Illarionov
On 13 май, 21:10, Rajarshi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, I teach an introductory programming course in Python. As part of > the introduction I'd like to highlight the usage of Python in > industry. The idea is to show that there are big players using Python > for a variety of tasks. Given that t

Re: usage of python

2008-05-13 Thread Gabriel Genellina
En Tue, 13 May 2008 18:37:10 -0300, Terry Reedy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> escribió: "Rajarshi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] | Hi, I teach an introductory programming course in Python. As part of | the introduction I'd like to highlight the usage of Python in | industry

Re: usage of python

2008-05-13 Thread afrobeard
If I were you, I'd show them actual code and how easy it is to get things done. Showing them how to implement a GTalk Bot[http:// code.google.com/p/pygtalkrobot/] or how to build simple arcade games with PyGame[http://www.pygame.org/news.html] would harbor much more interest in my opinion because i

Re: usage of python

2008-05-13 Thread Christian Heimes
Rajarshi schrieb: > Hi, I teach an introductory programming course in Python. As part of > the introduction I'd like to highlight the usage of Python in > industry. The idea is to show that there are big players using Python > for a variety of tasks. Given that the students come from a variety of >

Re: usage of python

2008-05-13 Thread Terry Reedy
"Rajarshi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] | Hi, I teach an introductory programming course in Python. As part of | the introduction I'd like to highlight the usage of Python in | industry. The idea is to show that there are big players using Python | for a variety of

Re: usage of python

2008-05-13 Thread globalrev
On 13 Maj, 19:10, Rajarshi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, I teach an introductory programming course in Python. As part of > the introduction I'd like to highlight the usage of Python in > industry. The idea is to show that there are big players using Python > for a variety of tasks. Given that t

Re: usage of python

2008-05-13 Thread Mike Driscoll
On May 13, 12:10 pm, Rajarshi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, I teach an introductory programming course in Python. As part of > the introduction I'd like to highlight the usage of Python in > industry. The idea is to show that there are big players using Python > for a variety of tasks. Given tha