Starting out.

[malkarouri at gmail.com]

Ahmer wrote:
> Hi all!
>
> I am a 15 year old High School Sophomore. I would like to start
> programming in Python. In school, we are learning Java (5) and I like
> to use the Eclipse IDE, I also am learning PHP as well.
>
> What are some ways to get started (books, sites, etc.)? I am usually on
> linux, but I have a windows box and am planning on getting a mac.

Generally good choices. I don't prefer PHP, however. For somebody who
is learning programming, it encourages sloppy programming.

I would suggest that you use PyDev (http://pydev.sourceforge.net/), a
Python plugin for Eclipse, for Python programming. It is a helpful
environment, especially for somebody already using Eclipse.

For resources, I suggest you take a look at
http://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide/NonProgrammers which is for
non-programmers. If you feel like checking other resources, more are
linked to http://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide .

Best luck,

k