[Edu-sig] re: Slighly OT: O'Reilly article [other resources for newbies?]

[David Craig]

Gentlemen,

I respectfully disagree.  I am a relative newbie and I find that with the
exceptions of tutorials, I spend more time at Useless Python than anywhere
else.  It gives me great challenges and examples that help me to practice
writing code without being discouraged.  I find it highly helpful and Rob, I
thank you for your efforts.  Please keep it up.

Dave Craig
----- Original Message -----
From: "Guido van Rossum" <guido@python.org>
To: "Rob" <rob@uselesspython.com>
Cc: "Danny Yoo" <dyoo@hkn.eecs.berkeley.edu>; <edu-sig@python.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2002 2:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Edu-sig] re: Slighly OT: O'Reilly article [other resources for
newbies?]


> > > > Would it be good to put Useless Python on the Newbies page too?
> > > >
> > > >     http://uselesspython.com
> > >
> > > Sorry, it doesn't really strike me as a strong newbie resource.
> >
> > Since it has come up....
> >
> > Would it be a strong newbie resource if improved in certain ways? Or
> > is it just not a great idea?
> >
> > Useless Python has received a few hundred "thanks for existing"
> > email messages from newbies, despite what I consider to be
> > grossly-inadequate management on my own part. This is the reason the
> > site remains in place so far.
> >
> > Since the site is an out-of-pocket expense stemming from my love of
> > the language, I would appreciate constructive advice.
>
> I think the idea is great, but the presentation is a bit offputting.
> I realize that that may be part of the gimmick of the site -- but
> still...  E.g. What's with the 16 numbered lists?  How am I supposed
> to navigate my way around there?  Just click random links until
> something useful pops up?  Etc.  Maybe you can make the home page a
> bit more useful for first-time visitors.
>
> PS if I don't respond further, it's because I'm about to disappear for
> a week.
>
> --Guido van Rossum (home page: http://www.python.org/~guido/)
>
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