Beginner's guide to Python

[Chris Angelico]

On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 3:26 PM, Steve Hayes <hayesstw at telkomsa.net> wrote:
> Can anyone recommend a web site that gives a good beginner's guide to Python?
>
> One that tells one, especially --
>
> -- what kind of projects Python is good for
> -- what kind of projects it is not good for
> -- a simple explanation of how it works
> -- a kind of beginner's tutotial and guide to its syntax
>
> I've read about Python, and installed it on my computer when I found it on a
> DVD that came with a magazine, but I haven't got a clue about how to use it.
>
> So any advice on the best web sites for absolute novices would be welcome.

I'd start with the standard docs tutorial:

http://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/

Which version of Python have you installed? You may want to consider,
if the DVD has an old version, getting the latest one off the web
site.

ChrisA