[Python-Dev] [OT] Thank you, python-dev

[Brett C.]

I just decided that I am going to attend Cal Poly SLO this Fall for grad 
school in CS.  The possibility of attending any grad school would not 
have been possible if it was not for everyone on this list that I have 
had the pleasure of interacting with (my Python work made up the bulk of 
my application).

When I joined the list I was just some kid who loved programming (still 
am, actually =) but had zero confidence in his abilities.  Then, as I 
listened on the list, observing how real development was done, I began 
to learn.

When I picked up the Summaries I had an inkling of how Python's 
internals worked.  Now I know how a huge C code base can magically make 
a bunch of text written in some whitespace-heavy language into something 
cool.

And when I got CVS access I was scared out of my wits of touching other 
people's code and applied patches.  Now I have managed to do that, fix 
my own broken code, and cause several tests to fail and break other 
people's code.  As you can tell I am still working on this one.  =)

I know there is no way I would be anywhere near the level of coder that 
I am now if it was not for everyone on this list.  You all have given me 
almost every major personal programming achievement in my life.  I feel 
like I can call myself a programmer now thanks to all of you.

So, thanks to all.  This means I ain't goin' no where now so you guys 
are going to have to keep putting up with me.  =)

-Brett