Starting out.

[Ahmer]

>From what I can see Python and PHP have VERY simillar syntax (sorry if
I offended anyone but I am a "n00b".)

On Oct 13, 12:54 am, malkaro... at gmail.com wrote:
> Ahmer wrote:
> > Hi all!
>
> > I am a 15 year old High School Sophomore. I would like to start
> > programming in Python. In school, we are learning Java (5) and I like
> > to use the Eclipse IDE, I also am learning PHP as well.
>
> > What are some ways to get started (books, sites, etc.)? I am usually on
> > linux, but I have a windows box and am planning on getting a mac.Generally good choices. I don't prefer PHP, however. For somebody who
> is learning programming, it encourages sloppy programming.
>
> I would suggest that you use PyDev (http://pydev.sourceforge.net/), a
> Python plugin for Eclipse, for Python programming. It is a helpful
> environment, especially for somebody already using Eclipse.
>
> For resources, I suggest you take a look athttp://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide/NonProgrammerswhich is for
> non-programmers. If you feel like checking other resources, more are
> linked tohttp://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide.
> 
> Best luck,
> 
> k