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Learn Python or C/C++ or Objective-C first? [closed]

I'm going to university in the fall and I'll be studying computer science. I really love the idea of programming and making software in OSs. I've done some beginners programming in python/c/objective ...
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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 ...
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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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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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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 ...
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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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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 ...
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5answers
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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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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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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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8answers
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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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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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Resources or advice useful coming to C# from python 2.7.1

I'm a python monkey at heart. I eat drink sleep and dream in it, and have found that it's taught me much more about writing quality code than my degree in Computer Science ever did, however I've been ...
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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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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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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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7answers
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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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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 ...