python3 programming for novices

[Greg Bair]

On Thu, 23 Dec 2010 13:32:20 +0000
Pete <psmouty at live.com> wrote:

> On 23/12/10 12:52, Steve Flynn wrote:
> > On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 12:19 PM, Pete<psmouty at live.com>  wrote:
> >
> >> I'm trying to teach myself python3 from a BASIC backgound,
> >> wondering if anyone can recommend any on-line resources or books
> >> to aid my transition?
> >>
> >> A mailing list for python beginners would also be useful to bounce
> >> ideas / problems around in!
> >
> >
> > I take it you've already digested
> > http://docs.python.org/release/3.0.1/tutorial/
> >
> >
> >
> Hi, steve
> 
> Thanks already digested that one!
> 
> 
> 

I'd say to start with 2.x.  It's more widely used than 3 is, doesn't
change as much, and not all of the useful python modules out there have
been ported yet.  I'd recommend Dive into Python
(http://diveintopython.org/).  Then, there's articles out there that
will show you the differences between 2 and 3.

As far as mailing lists, there's an official Python newbie list, it's
at (http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor).  It's filled with
great "mentors" who will answer any question, no matter how dumb it
sounds.

Good luck!  I'm assuming you're coming from Visual BASIC.  Python is
VERY different, but very easy to learn.

Greg