Learning Python

[debonair]

I am looking to learn Python. I am coming from a php background, does anyone know any good resources? what other good open source languages should i be looking at?

 

[chopsuey]

Good place to start ...

http://docs.python.org/tutorial/index.html

 

[chopsuey]

another good one

Older online book (2004):
http://diveintopython.org/

Updated Python 3 version:
http://diveintopython3.org/

 

[guest2013-1]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Python

 

[debonair]

Which python should i be learning 2.x or 3.x? whats the difference?

 

[chopsuey]

Which python should i be learning 2.x or 3.x? whats the difference?

I develop in 2.x only, because that is the version our servers are running on.

3.1 is pretty new, I think most of the 3rd party frameworks/APIs have not been ported to 3.1 yet.

I have only had a quick look at 3.1 and it seems 95% of the language are the same (backwards compatable), the biggest change is support for UNICODE from the ground up. Ver 3 probably includes some new goodies too.

For diff between version 2.x and 3.x have a look at http://diveintopython3.org/

And remember, google can be your friend too.

 

[debonair]

What web framework would you recommend for a n00b like me? I am looking for something MVC, like codeigniter for php.

 

[dequadin]

I am looking to learn Python. I am coming from a php background, does anyone know any good resources? what other good open source languages should i be looking at?

Are you learning Python for fun or work? Have you seen Go, Google's Programming Language, they say Go = C + Python

 

[debonair]

I am hoping to add it as one of my skills. I am currently playing with web2py. I have seen go, but didn't download anything, I am taking it step by step

 

[icyrus]

Give Django a look.

And as mentioned by chopsuey, Mark Pilgrim's Dive into Python is excellent.

Also once your up and running this quick reference might come in handy.

And Doug Hellmann's Python Module of the week is invaluable.

 

[chopsuey]

Are you learning Python for fun or work?

When using Python you don't have to make that choice

What web framework would you recommend for a n00b like me? I am looking for something MVC

There are 3 "Mega" web frameworks in Python, that I know of.

Zope: Tried it out couple of years ago, when it was the only "mega" web framework, but the learning curve made me cry. Probably best to skip this one.

Turbogears: The only one I really put some research into, liked the idea of having different components that could be used stand alone without using/installing the whole framework.

Django:The one that seems to be the most popular at the moment. (But I still prefer the Turbogears idea)


PS: Take this opinions with a grain of salt, as I'm a systems/back-end developer and don't have allot of web experience. My apps don't have a nice front-end to show management/clients

 

[debonair]

I will have a look at those this weekend and give you feedback. I am really loving web2py though i would recommend it to any n00b.