Calsattack Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Hey guys. I am looking to teach myself Python which I surprised myself by not knowing. I am already profficient at other languages but am looking for resources (books, web tutorials etc.) Any help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no42 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I give beginners: http://learnpythonthehardway.org/book/ http://www.learnpython.org You may be looking for something more advanced? but the basics are always a good place to start! You'll probably fly through these sites really quickly, and start looking for bigger challenges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calsattack Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Those are great thanks. I suppose I am looking for beginners I am good at C++ PHP HTML CSS etc.though soI suspect I will pick it up quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koldor Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Have you looked at http://www.codecademy.com. I believe you can jump to the harder parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitwon Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) Have you looked at http://www.codecademy.com.I believe you can jump to the harder parts. Having used Code Academy (or tried to) as a teaching tool in the past, I have found it very lacking. The instruction for each lesson is often too simple, and the unit tests are of poor quality. I have seen students make random changes or input random statements until the unit tests pass and tell them that they have a correct answer, even if their answer is completely incorrect or even contrary to the described lesson. The tests are just too easy to fool, and the lessons to give sufficient direction or provide enough context. If you are already familiar with the principles of computer programming than it is a sufficient tool for picking up the syntax and grammar of a new language. However, if you're new to programming, the site is all but useless without an experienced tutor to verify your solutions and understanding every step of the way. Edited January 22, 2013 by Sitwon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garda Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I haven't read this specific book, but I like this writer, Allen B. Downey. He gives his books out for free, but you can also buy them for ~$30 on Amazon. http://www.greenteapress.com/thinkpython/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digip Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Security Tube is offering a course. I'm half tempted to take it because I need to learn some real programming http://www.securitytube.net/video/4282 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telot Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 I just signed up for the security tube course. Its pretty good, but Vivek is definitely catering to those who already know how to program...which sucks because I don't (other than some complex bash scripting...). He kind of breezes through the beginner stuff, where I would prefer a little more detailed instruction. I'm supplementing it with learnpython.org and other free sites. I just love Vivek...he might not be trying to be funny, but he gets a few laughs out of me everytime regardless. "Halo Security Tube and velcome to the Ess Pee Ess See tutorial course" telot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*L33T_NiNj4*~ Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Take a look at the offical python site: "http://www.python.org/about/gettingstarted/" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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