On Wed, May 25, 2005 at 12:55:37AM +0100, Timothy Murphy mentioned:
> Python is a good language to learn if you want to learn Python;
> it's a crazy language to learn for any other purpose.
Hmm. I'm in the situation of learning it after programming other ones for
... wow 22 years I think.
I'm not sure yet, but it seems to beat the shite out of anything I've
come across to date for just getting the job done (as long as the job
doesn't need more than 90% of your CPU, or systems stuff - C still has
it's place). Even if I get really confused with treating dictionaries and
lists the same way. I'm sure it's only initial baby steps.
> Is there such a thing as "teaching programming"
> as opposed to teaching a programming language?
Yes. Seriously, don't be an ass.
The reason Python makes an excellent trainer language is that it's quick
to get stuff done, like TCL or LISP.
John
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