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How do I learn Python from zero to web development? [closed]
I am looking into learning Python for web development.
Assuming I already have some basic web development experience with Java (JSP/Servlets), I'm already familiar with web design (HTML, CSS, JS), ...
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5answers
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Java dev learning Python: what concepts do I need to wrap my head around?
I've run through a few tutorials and written some small projects. I'm right in the middle of a small project now infact. All is going well enough thanks in no small part to Uncle Google (who usually ...
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8answers
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Ruby or Python? [closed]
This question is extremely subjective and open-ended. It might even sound like something I should just research for myself and make my own decision. But I'd like to put it out there and get some ...
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How do I “ease into” programming coming from a designer background?
Is there a way I can 'ease in' to programming. Like learning to use/modify CGI scripts to add some functions to a basic html site? Even if it's the only thing I learn it's still useful, right?. Unlike ...
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9answers
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Is it essential to learn algorithms to be a real programmer?
I'm a PHP programmer, and until now I have not needed to learn algorithms...
Now I'm start learning Python (a real programming language), because I need to use matplotlib. Does it make sense to start ...
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7answers
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Learning to program in C (coming from Python)
If this is the wrong place to ask this question, please let me know.
I'm a Python programmer by occupation. I would love to learn C. Indeed, I have tried many times, but I always get discouraged. In ...
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11answers
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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 ...
12
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8answers
820 views
Thinking of simultaneously coding the same project in two languages. Good Idea?
Is this a good way to learn a new language? Or to develop a preference of one language?
I was thinking of coding a project in both Python and Java. The only foreseeable problem is trying to transfer ...
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4answers
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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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9answers
557 views
Where is the best place to get off my feet in Python programming?
I have tried to learn C++ and Java before, but the syntax confused me. I definitely will be learning them after, but for now, where is the best place for a guy who has programmed before to learn ...
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5answers
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Resource to start with Python quickly? [closed]
I need to start writing some code in Python, but I want to avoid reading long tutorials. I have experience with other languages like C++/Java/Ruby/Scheme/... so I guess it should not be impossible to ...
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2answers
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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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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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4answers
565 views
What good Python resources are available? [closed]
I am a developer with good PHP background and I want to start learning python. I would like to ask for a good resources over the web to find some interesting things related to this programming ...
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5answers
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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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