> -----Original Message----- > From: breamore...@yahoo.co.uk > Sent: Sat, 05 Jul 2014 19:26:41 +0100 > To: tutor@python.org > Subject: Re: [Tutor] Why is Quick Search at docs.Python.org so useless? > > On 05/07/2014 18:31, Deb Wyatt wrote: >> I am betting that a big reason newbies don't go straight to >> documentation for answers is because of the useless quick search. You >> should be able to type 'dictionary' and get links to the dictionary >> info. You get a bunch of links that are meaningless to someone who >> wants to learn about how to use dictionaries. It frustrates me to death >> when I want to look up a detail about how a particular function works >> and I can't find it because quick search doesn't provide the link to the >> BASIC information. >> >> Another example of what I am talking about, I just did a search of >> max(), a BUILT-IN function. This is what quick search gives me: >> >> Your search did not match any documents. Please make sure that all words >> are spelled correctly and that you've selected enough categories. >> >> What is up with that??? >> >> I realize that this list doesn't have control over python.org, but there >> are enough of you who are experts about all this stuff that maybe some >> changes can be made. If I ever learn enough, I hope to be part of the >> solution myself. A working search engine would be most helpful. >> >> Yes, I use Google all that time. But quick search should be useful. >> Thanks in advance for any insights and help. >> >> >> Deb in WA, USA >> > > It's known to be useless so don't bother, use a google site specific > search instead. > > Aside, your paragraphs are on one line, hope you're not using the > dreaded google groups? :) > > -- > My fellow Pythonistas, ask not what our language can do for you, ask > what you can do for our language. > > Mark Lawrence >
It shouldn't be useless. No I'm NOT using goggle groups. I'd be using a news reader if accessing news was still free. I'm just using an on-line email provider with text only, and a subscription to the group. I was not aware that Python Tutor was even available in Google groups... Hey, what you can do for your language is help make the search useful. Deb in WA, USA ____________________________________________________________ FREE ONLINE PHOTOSHARING - Share your photos online with your friends and family! Visit http://www.inbox.com/photosharing to find out more! _______________________________________________ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
