Is this part of one of the ideas on the ideas list, or a new one that you came up with?
Aaron Meurer On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 8:36 AM, Abhiram Ampabathina <[email protected]> wrote: > > > On Mar 11, 12:33 am, Sergiu Ivanov <[email protected]> wrote: >> On Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 6:46 AM, Abhiram Ampabathina >> >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> > I think our both ideas should be mixed. I was thinking >> > the same way. Why not we give the Sympy console and input area also. >> > User may use any one of them, right? User shall be free to use any of >> > the testing mechanisms, the Sympy console and the input area. If they >> > do not like the input area they are gonna use Sympy Console where it >> > is right there. In that way we could use the existing Sympy console >> > and also add the things of Practical guide. Ok, lets put it in this >> > way(i mean summarize this) >> >> Well, OK, trying this can't hurt :-) >> >> However, I'd like to ask Aaron to voice his final opinion on this >> matter. >> >> > > We shall allow users to create a account on Sympy. >> > > And give them access to the Sympy Practical Guide first. >> > > They shall use it any time they want.(since it is >> > available online) >> > > They shall go through the practical guide in the manner we >> > thought of >> > 1. Starting from code conventions to >> > different complex modules >> >> Not sure about this point: this would be useful for people who want to >> do some hacking, but not that useful for those who are just interested >> in learning how to use SymPy. Perhaps this step could be made >> optional or moved nearer to the end of the sequence. >> >> > 2. The guide consists of lessons like as >> > we thought of with narration and explanation. >> > 3. Few exercises too(may skip if they >> > are strong on concepts). >> > 4. Can try testing the code using the >> > Sympy console (or) input area(if they feel comfortable) , which >> > is provided right there at guide. Fantastic, the >> > users could understand , try the code and get the code at the same >> > time, same place. >> > 5. Can also render the code which is >> > relevant to that module(so that they understand what is >> > happening). >> >> Sounds not bad. >> >> > Finally also providing a back-end to >> > insert new modules(If you like this only, Sergiu). >> >> Well, I *think* it might be useful :-) Again, I'd ask the principal >> developers to provide their opinion on this matter. >> >> > How is this? Shall we proceed in this way. >> > Mention any changes you would like. I'll mail the screen >> > shots accordingly like i mentioned above. May be you will feel good by >> > actually looking at them, rather than just talking. >> >> Yes, sure, looking forward to seeing the updated design :-) >> >> Sergiu > > > > > Hello Sergiu, > I am now making some series of screen shots, how is > the guide gonna look(just a sample, the actual guide shall be a good > one after many reviews). However, i am glad that you guys are > considering to think about practical guide like thing is useful. I > would like to know whether this project can be a part of Sympys Gsoc > 2012. Please, let me know the feedback. Inform whatever is needed from > my side. Take a look at the screen shots which i will provide in a > while. > > Regards, > > Abhiram > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "sympy" 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/sympy?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "sympy" 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/sympy?hl=en.
