Beginning Python, cf dedicated calculator package

[houlahound]

I am no programmer but I want to learn for personal development.

so physicsy type guys recommended Python. I downloaded it and have been playing.

my goals for programming are three;

1. learn to code just for fun

2. do calculations and numerical calculations

3. input data from transducers, process it and do something with processed data, particularly filtering.

I have used mathematica, maple and MATLAB before, to do calculations but not for interfacing with experimental data.

before I invest a bunch of time into Python can experienced users give their opinion if it is a good choice in light of my stated goals and / or offer any better solutions.

thanks any advice.

 

[Mark44]

I am no programmer but I want to learn for personal development.

so physicsy type guys recommended Python. I downloaded it and have been playing.

my goals for programming are three;

1. learn to code just for fun

2. do calculations and numerical calculations

3. input data from transducers, process it and do something with processed data, particularly filtering.

I have used mathematica, maple and MATLAB before, to do calculations but not for interfacing with experimental data.

before I invest a bunch of time into Python can experienced users give their opinion if it is a good choice in light of my stated goals and / or offer any better solutions.

thanks any advice.

I have just started to learn Python myself. From what I can tell, Python has become very popular, in part because of the math and numerics libraries that are available (numpy and scipy for two). Based on the goals you list, I would recommend spending some time getting familiar with Python.

 

[houlahound]

Sounds encouraging, thanks.