Newbie Python Question

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I would like to start to code and looking at some back issues of Linux Format python seemed to be a good code to learn. So i thought i would start off with trying to do a text editor. When i downloaded Pyword to have a look at it there were quite a few different files which confused me. I had a look around on the internet and i couldnt find an answer. So what do i need to make a basic console based text editor?

I do not have any previous experience with other languages.

Thanks Adam

[prem1er]

Do you have experience with any other languages?

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No i dont, i thoguht that python seemed an easy language to start off with. Im sorry i didnt make that clear at the start.

[.Maleficus.]

Before going right to a text editor, I'd probably start with something a little more basic if you've never used the language before. I'd recommend reading the book "Learning Python"; it's a great introduction to the language that covers most of the core features (and then some).


Edit: Once you feel comfortable with the language, you should check out Project Euler and PythonChallenge. If you can get through a few of those challenges with relative ease you're ready for larger-scale projects like a text editor.

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Ok, thankyou for the recomendation. Where can i find this book please?

[.Maleficus.]

Ok, thankyou for the recomendation. Where can i find this book please?

I got my copy at Barnes and Noble, but (assuming you're in the US) you might find it at Borders or another bookstore. Amazon.com has it if you like online shopping.

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After a quick google search I have found the book, I will buy and read that first. Thanks for the tip

[.Maleficus.]

No problem. After you read that, the book "Programming Python" is the most comprehensive reference/guide I've ever seen, so that might be something to check out late. It's by the same author, so if you like "Learning Python" you'll like "Programming Python".

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I shall look into that book also. Thank you for helping me

[stevescripts]

I certainly agree with getting some experience prior to undertaking a text editor.

Also, If you want to write a text editor, why console based, rather than GUI based? <curiosity... >

That said - simplistic python/tkinter code for the *beginnings* of a simple text editor(both oo style and procedural)
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=960600

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Steve