I want to learn Python and how to benefit from the great Data Science packages - have some questions.

[Rahim Shamsy]

Hi, 

Hope you are well. I am currently in the process of learning the basics of programming in Python, and was just checking if I am in the right direction. I have experience programming in C++ and Java, and want to learn Python for research work that I am doing. The research is regarding application of Machine Learning as a Data Analysis tool for application in the domain of smart infrastructure. 

I have the following questions:

- I have been following this pdf for practice exercises (Learn Python The Hard Way) and the following online tutorial for guidance: 

https://campus.datacamp.com/courses/intro-to-python-for-data-science/

Is there a better and faster way? I need more problem solving experience (keeping in mind Data Science) with python.

- What resources can I use so that I can leverage my knowledge of Java (just know it from class), so that I can learn Python fast?

Thanks for the help. 

Rahim