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Developing an online IDE [closed]

Firstly, I am doing this for a large project, and it is 100% necessary for it. I am an experienced programmer with strong knowledge of Python, C, Ruby, Javascript, JQuery, HTML/CSS (but I have no ...
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313 views

Are programming books in other languages useful for Python?

I'm a self-taught intermediate Python programmer; I frequently come across popular books on software development and programming written in other languages (often Java). Typical examples: ...
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72 views

Toolkit for cross-platform applications in Python [closed]

I would like to develop cross-platform GUI applications, which work on both Linux and Windows systems. I am now confused on which toolkit to use. I asked many of them and each one are saying different ...
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'run this script' style tutorial for python? [closed]

Has anyone seen a tutorial like ruby-warrior for python? In particular I like that you actually build scripts as you go, as opposed to hanging out in the interactive interpreter and running snippets. ...
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587 views

Why store a function inside a python dictionary?

I'm a python beginner, and I just learned a technique involving dictionaries and functions. The syntax is easy and it seems like a trivial thing, but my python senses are tingling. Something tells me ...
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2answers
485 views

Tried teaching myself to program before college, accidently overwhelmed myself, tips? [closed]

I'm sixteen, I'm overly interested in programming, and I'm currently taking IT classes during my mornings in high school. Last year, I tried teaching myself to code. It was quite exciting, but all I ...
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0answers
85 views

How do you measure yourself as a programmer? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How Can I Know Whether I Am a Good Programmer? How to rate myself as a programmer I am self-learning Python. Everything is going well so far, but how do I measure ...
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2answers
347 views

Python as a first language? [closed]

I have just started working in Information Security World. I want to learn the Python language for creating my own automated tool for Fuzzing, SQL-Injection etc. My question is I don't know much ...
3
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5answers
312 views

Confusion regarding def function within Python

I've been learning Python for about 2 months now (Started with Learn Python The Hard Way, now reading Dive Into Python), and within both books, I still seem to be confused over this one bit of code. ...
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2answers
320 views

Program more professionally (planning, notation, …)

I program a data-analysis framework for my company (20000LOCs by now). There are 2 programmers who help writing individual module for interfaces I have predefined. So far I haven't used much planning ...
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2answers
433 views

How far is the trail from Java to C / C++? [closed]

I want to find out how easy or hard the transition to C / C++ is for a mid-experienced Java programmer. I've already read the questions about "C++ for Java Programmers" and "Is it necessary for Java ...
4
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5answers
693 views

Pros and cons of hiring a programming tutor

I've started to learn programming in Python. It seems like every other code I write, the site breaks, and it'll take me hours to figure out the problem. It's not very encouraging at all. I've been ...
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11answers
2k views

Why is Python recommended as an entry level programming language?

I've read here on P.SE more questions in which beginner programmers are advised to pick Python as their first programming language. Don't get me wrong, I like Python. I like it a lot! But its ...
2
votes
5answers
915 views

Will Python developers find it easier to learn C (and vice versa)?

Since Python was written in the C programming language, does it mean that if I know C I will learn and master Python faster than it would take me to learn it without prior knowledge of C? Or will ...
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1answer
238 views

Python or C more productive for begginers? [closed]

From a clear technical perspective, what would be easier for an amateur to learn and be immediately productive in: Python or C? I am not looking for answers based on hype or marketabillity, just ...

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