Python @ Education: What are your problems?

[William Dode]

Le Wed, 29 May 2002 10:15:05 +0200
Ingo Linkweiler <i.linkweiler at gmx.de> écrivait:

> Hello,
> 
> are you using python for teaching programing?
> 
> I am just writing a diploma paper about python and want to know your
> experiences with python.
> 
> What do you like when teaching python?
> For example:
> - Easy readable syntax
> - High Level language
> - Lists, Tupels, Dictionaries included
> - interpreter: Everythink can be tested
> - Many tools available
> .....
simple and clear syntax
interpreter and nothing useless to write (no ; no { no void main...)
no limit for advanced user
very eficient library, no need to use something else even if it's possible when it become necessary
free to distribute

> 
> AND MORE IMPORTANT:
> What are your problems with python? Are pupils/students having any
> problems or often asked questions?
> What do you dislike at python?
standard library not homogeneous
unknow, not enough user (in France)

> 
> For example:
> - When teaching C or Pascal, newbies do not know, where to set a ";" and
> where not. Any similar problems with Python?
> - Why must I set a ":" after "if" or "for" ?  " if x == y : "
not so worth

> .....
> 
> I hope you have many suggestions.
> 
> regards,
> 
> Ingo
> 
> 


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