[Tutor] Introduction to modelling with Python

[AG]

Eike Welk wrote:
> On Sunday March 28 2010 19:37:41 AG wrote:
>   
>> Now that's looking very much along the lines of what I had in mind
>> Eike.  Very pricey ... might have to sit on that one for a while and
>> scout around for a used copy.  I can certainly use the on-line resource
>> for as many pages as it allows one to access until I either find a
>> cheaper version or perhaps win a lottery!!
>>     
> Maybe you can get it as an inter library loan. Buying it is unnecessary; once 
> you have some knowledge of the tools, you get everywhere you want with the 
> online documentation and some questions in the relevant mailing lists. 
>
>   

The idea of an inter-library loan is a sound one.  I hadn't thought of 
that, so will give that a try.

> As an alternative you could try the online documentation at the Scipy website. 
> Numpy and Scipy are the basic libraries for numerical computation with Python. 
> The material at the website is not as good as the Langtangen book, and it 
> covers far fewer different subjects, but it might be good enough to get you 
> started.
>
>   

I've just begun with numpy and matlibplot (pyplot), so these are good 
suggestions.

> First read the "Getting Started" section. Then look at the "Cookbook" articles 
> and study some that are relevant for you.   
> http://www.scipy.org/
>
>   

Thanks.  These are leads worth following up on.
> Additionally subscribe to the Numpy/Scipy mailing lists. You could ask 
> questions how to solve specific problems. The people there are usually very 
> helpful. 
>
>   
>> But, yep, this looks like what I had in mind - so anything else like
>> this would be good as well.
>>     
>
> I'm very glad that I could be helpful. 
>
>
> Eike.
>   

Thank you again.

AG
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