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how diffcult is Python? [closed]
Where should i start if i want to learn Python? Is Python considered easier or harder then Java?
I've been taking a ap course on Eclipse and I'm wanting to know how easy or hard it is to learn ...
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increasing productivity - mastering a language vs. selecting efficient tools
I'm looking for advice from experienced developers on this question.
In my work there's a need for a lot of one-off code. It's tempting to just dip into the right python/perl library calls to do ...
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Using a microframework, or rolling your own
I really like a microframework in Python called Flask. I have used it for the past 2 months, and I find it excellent. Now, I would like to use it in deployment, but, there are a few things I'm afraid ...
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What can I do with programming?
I'm a student studying biochemistry, and I've been learning some programming because I like it and it seems like the more one knows about computers the better. I've learned a good deal of python and ...
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Is python a good choice to develop UIs? If so, wxPython or Tkinter?
I am looking forward to develop a desktop application using python. I am a beginner and I do not have sufficient expertise in python. I am a java programmer. Although I have some experience in ...
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Python programming patterns and practices?
What are the best python programming patterns and practices you are using every day?
I don't mean only design patterns (there are lot of OO design patterns that can be used in python), I mean pure ...
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What skills are needed for machine learning jobs?
I posted this question on Quora, but didn't get enough responses. reposting it here.
I am a learner sitting at home and learning linear algebra, very interested on working in Machine Learning ...
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What to cover in a “introduction to python” talk?
I'm in a student team that is focusing on web development. My teammates are interested in Python and I'm the only one that has learned it, so I was asked to give an "introduction to Python" talk next ...
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What language to use for prototyping and creating quick scripts?
Right now, I use Python for my quick scripts and prototypes (e.g. algorithms, my pseudocode is very Python-like as well). The oher languages that I am familiar with include Java, C, x86 Assembly and ...
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Python : how can I impress people coming from Ruby/Java?
I am preparing a presentation about Python for my company, and would like to show Python's awesomeness to developers using Java or Ruby ! I guess it will be very simple to write shorter and cleaner ...
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Is programming in Python faster than in C, C++ or Java?
There's a widespread belief among programmers that the more dynamic and loosely typed the language, the more productive the programmer will be in it. Guido van Rossum wrote about programming ...
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Do Python programmers find the whitespace issue inconvenient?
Many programmers, upon first encountering Python, are immediately put off by the significance of whitespace. I've heard a variety of reasons that this is inconvenient, but I've never heard a complaint ...
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Is there any good reason for someone who knows Python to learn Perl?
Reading the answers to Python vs. Perl in ten years time here on SE, most people seem to say go with Python. I agree (sorry Perl fans ;-) ). I already know Python, and I think it is a very good ...
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Why do people hesitate using Python 3?
Python 3 has been released in December 2008. A lot of time has passed since then but still today many developers hesitate using Python 3. Even popular frameworks like Django are not compatible with ...
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Python productivity VS Java Productivity
Over on SO I came across a question regarding which platform, Java or Python is best for developing on Google AppEngine. Many people were boasting of the increased productivity gained from using ...
