Re: [Tutor] Guidance on jump-starting to learn Python
Any recommended homework assignments? I have two books as well: Core Python Programming from Wesley Chun , Second Edition. here are some exercises suggestions on homework based on the lab assignments i give in my courses based on that book. the legend is CHAP#: EXERCISE #s and apply to the exercises found at the end of every chapter of the book. the problems are broken up into 2 groups: Review and Coding. the review exercises can be completed in your head or on a piece of paper after reading the appropriate chapters. the coding exercises are to hammer home the concepts that you just read about. Homework 1 Review: 1: 2, 4; 2: 3; 3: 1, 3; 4:1 Coding: 1: 5, 6; 2: 4a Homework 2 Review: 2: 1; 5: 9 Coding: 2: 4b, 5; 5: 2, 4 (only divisible by 4 for now) Homework 3 Review: 7:1; 8:1, 3a-b Coding: 2:7; 5: 4 (full definition); 6: 3, 5a; 8: 2 good luck, and let me know if you need any more! -- wesley - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Core Python Programming, Prentice Hall, (c)2007,2001 http://corepython.com wesley.j.chun :: wescpy-at-gmail.com python training and technical consulting cyberweb.consulting : silicon valley, ca http://cyberwebconsulting.com ___ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
Re: [Tutor] Guidance on jump-starting to learn Python
On Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 1:29 AM, Steve Poe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any recommended homework assignments? I have two books as well: Core Python Programming from Wesley Chun , Second Edition. Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner, Second Edition. Thanks so much for your advice/help in advance. Steve Since you don't have a programming background, the fast track probably insn't a good idea. The fast track is usually for people who are already programmers, and want to learn the specifics of the Python language. Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner, 2E is an excellent Python tutorial. If you'll read it from cover to cover, you'll learn Python. PPftAB2E uses games to teach Python, so it is fun to work through. Personally, I learn better when something is fun. Each chapter has exercises at the end. If you can do the exercises, then you understand the chapter. If you can't do the exercises, then you probably didn't understand something go back and re-read that chapter, and try doing the exercises again. You can always ask questions on this mailing list. Happy Programming! -- b h a a l u u at g m a i l dot c o m Kid on Bus: What are you gonna do today, Napoleon? Napoleon Dynamite: Whatever I feel like I wanna do. Gosh! ___ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
Re: [Tutor] Guidance on jump-starting to learn Python
Hi folks I am using twitter and there is an account on that which posts links from a del.icio.us account which is collecting programming references Quite a few of the links posted are for python programming. http://twitter.com/delicious_prog Janet ___ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
Re: [Tutor] Guidance on jump-starting to learn Python
Setve wrote... I have the challenge / opportunity to learn Python quickly. I am technically-minded, but I am not a programmer. You have seen the page http://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide, and more specific, http://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide/NonProgrammers ? Ans of course, you can always ask the mailinglist if you feel that you're hitting a wall ;-) Greetings, -- The ability of the OSS process to collect and harness the collective IQ of thousands of individuals across the Internet is simply amazing. - Vinod Vallopillil http://www.catb.org/~esr/halloween/halloween4.html ___ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
[Tutor] Guidance on jump-starting to learn Python
I have the challenge / opportunity to learn Python quickly. I am technically-minded, but I am not a programmer. When I have tried / used Python before (I've written 5-6 python programs/utilities), it has been solving a particular issue but not learning the proper structure/procedures to learn Python (nor any other programming language). I humbly admit I have cut corners, so I have bad habits. I have been advised to start with the basics but at an accelerated pace. Any recommended homework assignments? I have two books as well: Core Python Programming from Wesley Chun , Second Edition. Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner, Second Edition. Thanks so much for your advice/help in advance. Steve ___ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
