[Tutor] python vs VB

[Deirdre Saoirse]

On Sun, 5 Sep 1999, Hugh Marquis wrote:

> I want to begin programming and both Python and VB have been suggested
> as good first languages.  Although I realize you probably have some
> biases could you comment on which might be better.

A good programming language is ALWAYS portable. VB isn't.

> Is Mark Lutz's book basic enough for a beginning programmer.

Perhaps not, though we're trying to get another book going.

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