Re: [Matplotlib-users] How Does One Learn to Use MatPlotLib?
Not read it myself but 'Matplotlib for Python Developers' might be what you're after - see review http://dalelane.co.uk/blog/?p=1222 Best way to learn Matplotlib is to use a good IDE like Spyder. I find it much easier than IPython. http://code.google.com/p/spyderlib/ Installing Python(x,y) is the easiest way to set it all up. Doug Wayne Watson wrote: Thanks for the info. I'm semi-resistant to ipython. I tried if for a few hours, and it seemed a bit too much like linux. Years ago I used linux a lot, and enjoyed it. I'll consider it. Windows is the game now. Yes, actual use is good, but the needed imports seem a bit baffling. scipy, pylab, matplotlib, ...? What components do I only need for a particular use? The videos you mentioned could be helpful. I do not belong to any group, and my small town is a long way from any educational resources.What I learn is from a few books, FAQs, and recently the MPL Guide. Within a 50 mile radius, I know exactly one other person who knows Python. He's a very bright high school student. On 2/9/2010 10:33 PM, Gökhan Sever wrote: On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 8:15 PM, Wayne Watson lt; sierra_mtnv...@sbcglobal.net gt; wrote: Subject is the question. As I see it, it's useful to know MatLab. A simple query with matplotlib tutorial shows a number of hits. The first, reference to v0.99.a documentation barely qualifies. Examples galore and a pretty minimal introduction. In the first 10 or so hits ther's a blog and mention of a video. The blog may appeal to some, but it seems unelementary. The video basically asks to sign in. Who knows where that goes? I've seen a few videos for MPL, but they all look tied into $$. I've made some reasonable progress on MPL, but am still far short of being confident of using it. Too much try this and see. I know of exactly one book on MPL ( for scientists. sounds interesting). It was published recently by a foreign author. It is not yet widely distributed. Your turn. Comments? -- Crime is way down. War is declining. And that's far from the good news. -- Steven Pinker (and other sources) Why is this true, but yet the media says otherwise? The media knows very well how to manipulate us (see limbic, emotion, $$). -- WTW -- SOLARIS 10 is the OS for Data Centers - provides features such as DTrace, Predictive Self Healing and Award Winning ZFS. Get Solaris 10 NOW http://p.sf.net/sfu/solaris-dev2dev ___ Matplotlib-users mailing list Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users For me best way to learn is to use it actually :) Especially on homework and projects. Mailing lists are also very helpful as you are already doing. Try with ipython --pylab option. Also check SciPy09 ( http://conference.scipy.org/SciPy2009/ ) videos. There are one introductory and advanced tutorials that you can see online (without registering) or downloading to your computer. -- Gökhan -- Crime is way down. War is declining. And that's far from the good news. -- Steven Pinker (and other sources) Why is this true, but yet the media says otherwise? The media knows very well how to manipulate us (see limbic, emotion, $$). -- WTW -- SOLARIS 10 is the OS for Data Centers - provides features such as DTrace, Predictive Self Healing and Award Winning ZFS. Get Solaris 10 NOW http://p.sf.net/sfu/solaris-dev2dev ___ Matplotlib-users mailing list Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users -- View this message in context: http://old.nabble.com/How-Does--One-Learn-to-Use-MatPlotLib--tp27525289p27564958.html Sent from the matplotlib - users mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- SOLARIS 10 is the OS for Data Centers - provides features such as DTrace, Predictive Self Healing and Award Winning ZFS. Get Solaris 10 NOW http://p.sf.net/sfu/solaris-dev2dev ___ Matplotlib-users mailing list Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users
Re: [Matplotlib-users] How Does One Learn to Use MatPlotLib? (PUG)
I'm beginning to read aboutPython OOP, classes, inheritance and the like. It seems like an understanding of those concepts is key to understanding how the import needs are met. -- Crime is way down. War is declining. And that's far from the good news. -- Steven Pinker (and other sources) Why is this true, but yet the media says otherwise? The media knows very well how to manipulate us (see limbic, emotion, $$). -- WTW -- SOLARIS 10 is the OS for Data Centers - provides features such as DTrace, Predictive Self Healing and Award Winning ZFS. Get Solaris 10 NOW http://p.sf.net/sfu/solaris-dev2dev ___ Matplotlib-users mailing list Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users
Re: [Matplotlib-users] How Does One Learn to Use MatPlotLib? (PUG)
On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 10:37 AM, Wayne Watson sierra_mtnv...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I'm beginning to read aboutPython OOP, classes, inheritance and the like. It seems like an understanding of those concepts is key to understanding how the import needs are met. -- Crime is way down. War is declining. And that's far from the good news. -- Steven Pinker (and other sources) Why is this true, but yet the media says otherwise? The media knows very well how to manipulate us (see limbic, emotion, $$). -- WTW I suggest you studying these books: http://homepage.mac.com/s_lott/books/index.html I learnt a great deal of information from the Python for Programmers title. Besides you can take a look at Fernando's starter page at http://fperez.org/py4science/starter_kit.html You can find many valuable general Python sources listed there (especially tutorial videos from PyCon09) I can also suggest you trying Eclipse + PyDev combination. PyDev makes debugging and following the flow of your programs very easier. For instance; Try: import matplotlib.pypot as plt plt.plot(range(10)) plt.show() and set a breakpoint in the first line and step into the matplotlib code to see how it flows. -- Gökhan -- SOLARIS 10 is the OS for Data Centers - provides features such as DTrace, Predictive Self Healing and Award Winning ZFS. Get Solaris 10 NOW http://p.sf.net/sfu/solaris-dev2dev___ Matplotlib-users mailing list Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users
Re: [Matplotlib-users] How Does One Learn to Use MatPlotLib?
Thanks for the info. I'm semi-resistant to ipython. I tried if for a few hours, and it seemed a bit too much like linux. Years ago I used linux a lot, and enjoyed it. I'll consider it. Windows is the game now. Yes, actual use is good, but the needed imports seem a bit baffling. scipy, pylab, matplotlib, ...? What components do I only need for a particular use? The videos you mentioned could be helpful. I do not belong to any group, and my small town is a long way from any educational resources.What I learn is from a few books, FAQs, and recently the MPL Guide. Within a 50 mile radius, I know exactly one other person who knows Python. He's a very bright high school student. On 2/9/2010 10:33 PM, Gökhan Sever wrote: On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 8:15 PM, Wayne Watson sierra_mtnv...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Subject is the question. As I see it, it's useful to know MatLab. A simple query with matplotlib tutorial shows a number of hits. The first, reference to v0.99.a documentation barely qualifies. Examples galore and a pretty minimal introduction. In the first 10 or so hits ther's a blog and mention of a video. The blog may appeal to some, but it seems unelementary. The video basically asks to sign in. Who knows where that goes? I've seen a few videos for MPL, but they all look tied into $$. I've made some reasonable progress on MPL, but am still far short of being confident of using it. Too much try this and see. I know of exactly one book on MPL ( for scientists. sounds interesting). It was published recently by a foreign author. It is not yet widely distributed. Your turn. Comments? -- "Crime is way down. War is declining. And that's far from the good news." -- Steven Pinker (and other sources) Why is this true, but yet the media says otherwise? The media knows very well how to manipulate us (see limbic, emotion, $$). -- WTW -- SOLARIS 10 is the OS for Data Centers - provides features such as DTrace, Predictive Self Healing and Award Winning ZFS. Get Solaris 10 NOW http://p.sf.net/sfu/solaris-dev2dev ___ Matplotlib-users mailing list Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users For me best way to learn is to use it actually :) Especially on homework and projects. Mailing lists are also very helpful as you are already doing. Try with ipython --pylab option. Also check SciPy09 (http://conference.scipy.org/SciPy2009/) videos. There are one introductory and advanced tutorials that you can see online (without registering) or downloading to your computer. -- Gökhan -- "Crime is way down. War is declining. And that's far from the good news." -- Steven Pinker (and other sources) Why is this true, but yet the media says otherwise? The media knows very well how to manipulate us (see limbic, emotion, $$). -- WTW -- SOLARIS 10 is the OS for Data Centers - provides features such as DTrace, Predictive Self Healing and Award Winning ZFS. Get Solaris 10 NOW http://p.sf.net/sfu/solaris-dev2dev___ Matplotlib-users mailing list Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users
Re: [Matplotlib-users] How Does One Learn to Use MatPlotLib? (PUG)
Well, here's an interesting twist on help, PUG, Python Users Groups. A world wide list is at http://wiki.python.org/moin/LocalUserGroups., The nearest one to me is near San Jose, CA about 180 miles from here, and meets the fourth Thursday of the month. Fortunately, I travel down there fairly often to visit friends and family. I think I'll mark my calendar. -- Crime is way down. War is declining. And that's far from the good news. -- Steven Pinker (and other sources) Why is this true, but yet the media says otherwise? The media knows very well how to manipulate us (see limbic, emotion, $$). -- WTW -- SOLARIS 10 is the OS for Data Centers - provides features such as DTrace, Predictive Self Healing and Award Winning ZFS. Get Solaris 10 NOW http://p.sf.net/sfu/solaris-dev2dev ___ Matplotlib-users mailing list Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users
[Matplotlib-users] How Does One Learn to Use MatPlotLib?
Subject is the question. As I see it, it's useful to know MatLab. A simple query with matplotlib tutorial shows a number of hits. The first, reference to v0.99.a documentation barely qualifies. Examples galore and a pretty minimal introduction. In the first 10 or so hits ther's a blog and mention of a video. The blog may appeal to some, but it seems unelementary. The video basically asks to sign in. Who knows where that goes? I've seen a few videos for MPL, but they all look tied into $$. I've made some reasonable progress on MPL, but am still far short of being confident of using it. Too much try this and see. I know of exactly one book on MPL ( for scientists. sounds interesting). It was published recently by a foreign author. It is not yet widely distributed. Your turn. Comments? -- Crime is way down. War is declining. And that's far from the good news. -- Steven Pinker (and other sources) Why is this true, but yet the media says otherwise? The media knows very well how to manipulate us (see limbic, emotion, $$). -- WTW -- SOLARIS 10 is the OS for Data Centers - provides features such as DTrace, Predictive Self Healing and Award Winning ZFS. Get Solaris 10 NOW http://p.sf.net/sfu/solaris-dev2dev ___ Matplotlib-users mailing list Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users
Re: [Matplotlib-users] How Does One Learn to Use MatPlotLib?
sierra_mtnv...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Subject is the question. As I see it, it's useful to know MatLab. A simple query with matplotlib tutorial shows a number of hits. The first, reference to v0.99.a documentation barely qualifies. Examples galore and a pretty minimal introduction. In the first 10 or so hits ther's a blog and mention of a video. The blog may appeal to some, but it seems unelementary. The video basically asks to sign in. Who knows where that goes? I've seen a few videos for MPL, but they all look tied into $$. I've made some reasonable progress on MPL, but am still far short of being confident of using it. Too much try this and see. I know of exactly one book on MPL ( for scientists. sounds interesting). It was published recently by a foreign author. It is not yet widely distributed. Your turn. Comments? Have you read the manual itself? I found that quite helpful in getting started: http://matplotlib.sourceforge.net/users/index.html I've been satisfied with learning a bit here and there as I go. It's a big project, and I don't expect to understand it all at once. But, that said, even with a partial understanding I'm pleased at what it can do for my needs. What I find is first you should determine what is the desired outcome you want, then Google around for mentions of this in old threads or on the matplotlib site, then maybe try asking for assistance on the list. Che -- SOLARIS 10 is the OS for Data Centers - provides features such as DTrace, Predictive Self Healing and Award Winning ZFS. Get Solaris 10 NOW http://p.sf.net/sfu/solaris-dev2dev ___ Matplotlib-users mailing list Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users
Re: [Matplotlib-users] How Does One Learn to Use MatPlotLib?
On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 8:15 PM, Wayne Watson sierra_mtnv...@sbcglobal.netwrote: Subject is the question. As I see it, it's useful to know MatLab. A simple query with matplotlib tutorial shows a number of hits. The first, reference to v0.99.a documentation barely qualifies. Examples galore and a pretty minimal introduction. In the first 10 or so hits ther's a blog and mention of a video. The blog may appeal to some, but it seems unelementary. The video basically asks to sign in. Who knows where that goes? I've seen a few videos for MPL, but they all look tied into $$. I've made some reasonable progress on MPL, but am still far short of being confident of using it. Too much try this and see. I know of exactly one book on MPL ( for scientists. sounds interesting). It was published recently by a foreign author. It is not yet widely distributed. Your turn. Comments? -- Crime is way down. War is declining. And that's far from the good news. -- Steven Pinker (and other sources) Why is this true, but yet the media says otherwise? The media knows very well how to manipulate us (see limbic, emotion, $$). -- WTW -- SOLARIS 10 is the OS for Data Centers - provides features such as DTrace, Predictive Self Healing and Award Winning ZFS. Get Solaris 10 NOW http://p.sf.net/sfu/solaris-dev2dev ___ Matplotlib-users mailing list Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users For me best way to learn is to use it actually :) Especially on homework and projects. Mailing lists are also very helpful as you are already doing. Try with ipython --pylab option. Also check SciPy09 (http://conference.scipy.org/SciPy2009/) videos. There are one introductory and advanced tutorials that you can see online (without registering) or downloading to your computer. -- Gökhan -- SOLARIS 10 is the OS for Data Centers - provides features such as DTrace, Predictive Self Healing and Award Winning ZFS. Get Solaris 10 NOW http://p.sf.net/sfu/solaris-dev2dev___ Matplotlib-users mailing list Matplotlib-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-users
