[Tutor] starting from scratch.

[Deirdre Saoirse Moen]

>I've decided to take up programming and choosen to start with Python (after
>some research).
>
>One thing that is not terribly clear is if I should've started somewhere else
>& let that lead me to Python.
>
>Q's
>1) I know this list is for beginners, but for scratch beginners?

Yes.

>2) Will I benefit from starting with "Learning Python" from O'Reilly?

I think two of the other books are probably better for beginners. I 
know Wes Chun's is designed that way and people have already 
recommended Alan Gauld's.

>Someone told me to start with learning shell scripting, but I wonder if
>that's not a bias'd opinion.

Shell scripting is NOT, imho, as a programmer of 25 years experience,

>3) Should I start somewhere else & lead up to Python?

And where would you find helpful people like us? :)
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