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

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On Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 8:33:57 PM UTC+1, Rahim Shamsy wrote:
> 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

You may find these helpful http://dirtsimple.org/2004/12/python-is-not-java.html and http://dirtsimple.org/2004/12/java-is-not-python-either.html

Kindest regards.

Mark Lawrence.