[Tutor] failing to learn python

[Hoffmann]

--- "Carroll, Barry" <Barry.Carroll at psc.com> wrote:

> Greetings:
> 
> The discussion surrounding this topic (by Payal,
> Kent, Alan and others)
> has been very interesting.  It illustrates the fact
> that software
> engineering remains very much a craft. As with all
> crafts, is heavily
> influenced by the preferences (style if you will) of
> the individual
> artisan.  There are very few 'right or wrong'
> answers here.  
> 
> The tool that works well and feels comfortable when
> used is the one that
> should be used.  When a new tool comes along, try it
> out.  If it makes
> the work easier or faster, or the product better,
> then use it.  If not,
> forget it.  The product is the goal, not the tool.  
> 
> Regards,
>  
> Barry
> barry.carroll at psc.com
> 541-302-1107
> ________________________
> We who cut mere stones must always be envisioning
> cathedrals.
> 
> -Quarry worker's creed
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> 
> <<snip>>
> 
> > > For me, I don't know those specialized tools and
> I have chosen not
> to
> > > learn them because I don't often need their
> capabilities and Python
> can
> > do
> > > what they do.
> > 
> > I must admit I use a myriad of tools, including
> several text editors.
> > Its one of the few areas where I disagree with
> Hunt & Thomas
> > in "the Pragmatic Programmer", they advocate
> choosing one editor
> > and using it exclusively, I use emacs, vim, xedit
> and even ed on
> > a daily basis (OK ed only once a month or so!) But
> I also use
> > awk and sed weekly.
> 
> <<snip>>
> 
> >
> 
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Hi Barry,

I do agree with you. I also would  add the
Linux/Windows 'dispute'.
I am a BIG FAN of linux. Even at home I use linux 90%
of the time. However, in some cases I use Windows, as
well (to watch DVDs (movies), for example). Due to the
stability of Windows in this (multimidia) case, I do
prefer using it for watching movies.
So. There is no reason to use just one programming
language. I am a BIG FAN of Python, but I am studying
Python, Shell programming, and MATLAB in paralell.
Moreover, I am very interested in both Fortran and C.

Hoffmann

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