[ubuntu-us-in] Time for a change

[Jonathan Warner]

I'll go ahead and stop lurking to recommend Dive Into Python. A python
buddy of mine recommended it to me (haven't had a break from the
dayjob to check it out, yet).
http://www.diveintopython.org/toc/

Also, I can certainly recommend Ruby for teaching you solid ideas of
object encapsulation and interoperability. There's an online console
that teaches you ruby basics, too. it's pretty cool
http://tryruby.hobix.com/


On Nov 19, 2007 3:29 PM, Daniel Dunn <dan.dunn.16.62 at gmail.com> wrote:
> I need to recant my previous statement. I decided to learn Python
> first, then I plan to move to Ruby, Perl, or C#. I have not decided
> yet.
> I went to the local Barnes and Noble and picked up Oreilly's Learning
> Python 3rd edition (covers python 2.5) by Mark Lutz ISDN-10:
> 0-596-51398-4.
> If anyone has any other suggestions for Python reading material,
> Please let me know.
>
>
> On Nov 19, 2007 11:44 AM, Simón Ruiz <simon.a.ruiz at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Heheh.
> >
> > Well, I teach in a high school, so no extra income per student, but
> > yeah we do reassure the students from time to time that not ALL
> > programming is like Java.
> >
> > The thing about Java, though, and main reason we teach it (maybe the
> > only reason...), is that the AP Computer class and exam require it.
> >
> > Whatareyagonnado?
> >
> > Simón
> >
> > On 11/19/07, Daniel Dunn <dan.dunn.16.62 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Simon, do you give a disclosure to your students when classes start?
> > > something like: "Don't use the things learned in this class in REAL
> > > LIFE, instead pay another $500 and take my python class." :)
> >
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Jonathan
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