Tagged Questions
7
votes
3answers
745 views
Why doesn't Python need a compiler?
Just wondering (now that I've started with C++ which needs a compiler) why Python doesn't need a compiler?
I just enter the code, save it as an exec, and run it. In C++ I have to make builds and all ...
9
votes
6answers
813 views
What are some characteristics of Python that makes it unique as its own language? [closed]
What are some characteristics of Python that makes it unique as its own language? I'm looking for any sort of characteristics ranging from good to bad, useful to hindrance, syntax to real-world usage, ...
5
votes
12answers
440 views
Programming language for highschoolers? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
What should I teach my 14-16 year old computing students?
I might be teaching some highschoolers some programming. This isn't an official class. It would be good for ...
1
vote
3answers
141 views
Use the latest technology or use a mature technology as a developer?
I would like to develop an application for a group of people to use. I have decided to develop using python, but I am thinking of using python 2.X or python 3.X. If I use python 2.X, I need to upgrade ...
5
votes
5answers
295 views
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 ...
1
vote
2answers
227 views
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 ...
32
votes
16answers
3k views
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 ...
5
votes
6answers
616 views
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 ...
3
votes
2answers
639 views
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 ...
6
votes
5answers
2k views
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 ...
7
votes
4answers
269 views
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 ...
2
votes
5answers
522 views
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 ...
5
votes
5answers
670 views
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 ...
14
votes
4answers
1k views
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 ...
6
votes
10answers
836 views
Do Python programmers find the whitespace issue inconvenient? [closed]
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 ...
