[Python-Dev] FP vs. tutorial

Michel Pelletier michel@digicool.com
Tue, 22 May 2001 17:17:59 -0700 (PDT)


On Tue, 22 May 2001, Guido van Rossum wrote:

> > I agree with that, the tutorial should try to be as broad and simple
> > as possible.
> 
> But keep in mind that the particular Python tutorial we're talking
> about is intended for an audience of folks who already know how to
> program.  I vote against dumbing this down.

Now that I've actually read the tutorial (wink) I see the true target
audience.  For some reason, I thought it was oriented more toward the CP4E
audience.

Is there a python "children's book" complete with big red dogs and rabbits
in waistcoats?  That would be an interesting project...

-Michel