Python, anyone?

[Takisho]

Well, I'm interested in computer programing, and just recently I got Python. I just wondered if anyone else here has used it before and could give me some advice or just tell us what you can do on it. I know how to make it say stuff and calculate math problems, but I'm wondering if I can create actual programs with it?

Thanks,
Takisho

[deposition]

I have heard of a lot of programming software but not Python.. You should get Visual Basic 6.. or mabye even Visual Basic.net its the newer verion but, for me at least, a lot more complicated.

[IAMTHEEVILBEAN]

I think Qreepy would know.

[lightdarkness]

I code in java and calculater only XD, oh, and php

[Takisho]

You can code using the calculator?

[ultima301]

C++ > Python in most respects I believe. Most people take Python to get used to how programs are made so when they learn the more complex C++ they will not be as confused. I skipped the step and went right into C++, which is what I'm learning right now. As for calculators, some of the more advanced ones are indeed programmable...I just never got into it considering it is totally pointless and you'll probably never use it again after high school.

[GuidoHunter]

Is Python software or a language?

As ultima suggested, C++ is a great and versatile language for both low- and high-level programmers, and it's widely used.

If you're looking for Visual software, Visual Studio.net is the latest big deal and is quite sexy, but costs around five hundred dollars, unless you can find a friend at a local university that sells it to students for $20-50.

Hooray for calculator programming. I program my HP32SII on occasion, and am trying to learn the TI-89. My friend's really good at it, and he writes programs all the time for his classes in college. The 89 was a great help in DiffEQ for us.

--Guido

http://andy.mikee385.com

[Takisho]

Python uses C and C++...or at least I thought it did.

[Jam930]

*sigh


i just cant see how anyone could bother to "program".
it seems like it would be the ultimate boredom.

[Moogy]

...You're an idiot.

[Jam930]

and then?

[Omeganitros]

Programming actually can get kinda boring, her point is valid.

However, for most prgrammers, the rewards outwiegh the odds. Finished programs are quite rewarding.

Take for example, programming a calculator. It took some time for me to make a few programs, but now the calculator practically does the work for me in math.

[SotN]

Python is really ment to be a beginner's language. Its a good place to get your feet wet. It's not as powerful as C++, but you dont need to compile python either.

You can do alot with python, its a pretty quick typing job too.

[IAMTHEEVILBEAN]

*sigh


i just cant see how anyone could bother to "program".
it seems like it would be the ultimate boredom.

It isn't boring at all.

Especially when you code for the web. It is just fun to see the result.

Coding for flash is fun also, even though I haven't really gotten into it yet.

And people who code for C++, C etc also have a reason. Most of them make games. They like the idea of making a game, and then seeing gamerslike themselves enjoy it.

[QreepyBORIS]

I know some python, or I did a little while ago.

ASAP, I will whip out some of my old cheap programs from the school computers.