Wanting to learn Python

[enchance]

Where do I start to learn python? I want to develop small apps for my Ubuntu customization. If not Python, what would you suggest?

[LaRoza]

Python is very good, don't stray...

My wiki and the wiki it links to are very good for learning Python.

If you have any questions, post them here and we'll try to help.

Happy coding!

[chris.m.ball]

Python is definitely a powerful language. I highly recommend learning by example. Read lots and lots of other scripts and it will sink in very quickly. I have a number of python examples on my blog (link is in my signature below) if you're interested. They start off pretty simple and gradually become more complex.

I'm actually still in the process of learning the language myself - I'm a C# guy at work

[Martin Witte]

this site has a very useful tutorial: http://diveintopython.org, for other beginner docs see http://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide

[Kadrus]

http://www.python.org/doc/current/tut/node2.html

http://www.sthurlow.com/python/

The second link is a good basic tutorial for Python...Enjoy

[pmasiar]

Again and again forum members recommend "Dive into Python" for beginners. Author itself says it is NOT for beginners: it is for ppl who already mastered other language and want just dive into Python. Seriously people, do you think you are smarter than the author?

There are better books for beginners, see wiki in my sig

[dgeorge]

What can be developed with python?

What do you guys think of plone and zope ?

Is this combo the future of web development?

[pmasiar]

plone and zope are monoliths for really big projects. It is more past than future.

For beginner web app, Django is highly recommended (and "pronounced" by Guido). For more advanced, Turbogears or even Pylons if you really know what you are doing.

Anything can be developed in Python, Python is turing-complete.

[Kadrus]

What can be developed with python?

What do you guys think of plone and zope ?

Is this combo the future of web development?

Yep...like pmasiar said..anything can be developed in Python..very strong..

[enchance]

How about an editor? I read about VIM and other programs. I don't know which one to get. Also if you can give instructions on how to install them it'd be great. I want to get into Python since I heard it's great--and after all your comments now I'm sure it is and can't wait to begin!