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Check it out:
http://www.ibiblio.org/obp/thinkCSpy/index.htm
http://www.ibiblio.org/obp/thinkCSpy/index.htm
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Where Can I Find Quality Python Tutorials?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around finding quality Python tutorials and resources for learning the programming language. Participants share links to tutorials, suggest IDEs, and discuss their experiences with learning Python.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
- Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant shares a link to a Python tutorial and expresses a positive opinion about its quality.
- Another participant agrees with the tutorial's quality and discusses their preference for Python over other programming languages like C++ and Java.
- A participant mentions the need for a good Python IDE and asks for suggestions.
- Some participants recommend various programming editors for different operating systems.
- One participant suggests additional resources for visualizing and animating simulations using Python.
- Another participant mentions that they found broken links in earlier posts and asks for updated tutorial recommendations.
- One participant shares their experience of learning Python and finding it simple to start programming after reading a tutorial.
- Links to both the original and updated versions of a Python tutorial are provided by a participant.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the value of Python as a first programming language and the quality of certain tutorials, but there are multiple suggestions for resources and IDEs, indicating a lack of consensus on the best options.
Contextual Notes
Some links shared in the discussion are reported as broken, and there is uncertainty about the best IDEs for Python, as different participants recommend different tools based on their experiences.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in learning Python, educators looking for teaching resources, and those seeking recommendations for programming tools and tutorials.
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Maxwell
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Seems like a very cool and well written tutorial. I've been thinking of learning Python for quite some time. I've been through two chapters of this book so far, and it's one of the best online tutorials I've seen.
I agree with the authors idea -- from what I can see, teaching Python as a first language seems like a much better idea than teaching C++. Personally, my first programming language I learned in college was Java -- a terrible idea!
The only thing I'm not sure about is where I can find a good Python IDE? I want to test out some of the code I've learned so far. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
I agree with the authors idea -- from what I can see, teaching Python as a first language seems like a much better idea than teaching C++. Personally, my first programming language I learned in college was Java -- a terrible idea!
The only thing I'm not sure about is where I can find a good Python IDE? I want to test out some of the code I've learned so far. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
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Mattara
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erm...dduardo..I had added that one to PF Links ages ago:
https://www.physicsforums.com/local_links.php?action=links&catid=55
along with the c++ and java version of it.
but it is one of the best tutorials on python I have seen.
https://www.physicsforums.com/local_links.php?action=links&catid=55
along with the c++ and java version of it.
but it is one of the best tutorials on python I have seen.
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chroot
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If anyone needs any help with Python, I'm a self-proclaimed 'expert.' 
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While you're learning Python, you might have some fun visualizing and animating interactive simulations in 3-D with http://vpython.org/ .
If you like math, you might enjoy
http://pw1.netcom.com/~ajs/
If you like physics, you might enjoy the "software" links
http://www4.ncsu.edu/~rwchabay/mi/mi_instructor_resources.htm
Be sure to check out the "Contributed programs" http://vpython.org/contributed.html
If you like math, you might enjoy
http://pw1.netcom.com/~ajs/
If you like physics, you might enjoy the "software" links
http://www4.ncsu.edu/~rwchabay/mi/mi_instructor_resources.htm
Be sure to check out the "Contributed programs" http://vpython.org/contributed.html
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ComputerGeek
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a good programming editor in general is:
for windows: PSPad (tis free and sweet)
for OS X: SubethaEdit (I like it at least)
For Linux: KATE, gEdit, (if you are more adventuresome, VIM or EMACS)
for windows: PSPad (tis free and sweet)
for OS X: SubethaEdit (I like it at least)
For Linux: KATE, gEdit, (if you are more adventuresome, VIM or EMACS)
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I keep hearing about this Python program ... so I downloaded it and now I am looking for a tutorial. I searched the forum and found this older thread however, the link in posts 1 and 3 is broken. Do any of you know of some good tutorials?
Thanks
Matt
Thanks
Matt
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chroot
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Go to python.org.
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CFDFEAGURU said:
IMO, Python is highly recommended as a first language to learn due to its simplicity. I read the tutorial that the OP posted a few years ago when I was learning Python. I managed to make a simple program that calculated a few math problems. I did this after a week of reading the tutorial. Nothing special, but IMO it's an example of how simple it is to just "dive in."
I haven't read much on Python since then, but I just got back into it and I'm going to read the whole tutorial this time and try to get as much information on the language that I can.
The original link is broken, but I have found the author's website and he still has the original book as well as the new-and-improved one online to read. The links are below:
How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Learning with Pyton (original version)
Think Python: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist (recent updated version)
Goodluck!