Learning Python?

LoftPower

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Are there any python programmers here?

How hard is it to learn Python?
I'm familiar with C++, Java and PHP (mostly beginner or lower intermediate level).'
How hard would the transition be?
 
Its easier than C++
Transition will be as easy as clapping your hands :)
Try MITx 6.001 on edx after you've done the basics.
 
If you have background in those languages I would say it's going to be quite easy. I myself came from csharp to python and I actually by using python's documentation I could get the job done easier and more efficient than any other language used before. I'd say python docs is your friend, concept is the same.
 
What would you say - from zero knowledge (but with knowledge of basic OOP and C) how long until I can call myself an intermediate Python developer?
 
Python is one of the easiest languages to pick up especially if you already have a solid foundation in another language.
 
Python is one of the easiest languages to pick up especially if you already have a solid foundation in another language.

Thats a boost for me :) Thanks for the encouragement.
 
Python is one of the easiest languages to pick up especially if you already have a solid foundation in another language.

What makes you think that? I didn't learn Python, but it's syntax looks so complicated and confusing, compared to Java or C++.
 
What makes you think that? I didn't learn Python, but it's syntax looks so complicated and confusing, compared to Java or C++.

Python is far more flexible and fluid than PHP or C++. By leaps and bounds, it is easier to learn. Open source coding.
 
Python is far more flexible and fluid than PHP or C++. By leaps and bounds, it is easier to learn. Open source coding.

Okay. I don't have any experience with Python, but the syntax seemed confusing for me. Guess I (am) was wrong :)
 
I don't know how hard it is to learn Python, but I know Google is using it heavily, and that must be for a reason. :wink: :wink:
 
I don't know how hard it is to learn Python, but I know Google is using it heavily, and that must be for a reason. :wink: :wink:

In my opinion, it is the same difficulty level and HTML. I learned them both without having too much confusion.
 
In my opinion, it is the same difficulty level and HTML. I learned them both without having too much confusion.

Really?! Python == HTML in terms of difficulty to learn?

I find that really hard to believe.
 
Really?! Python == HTML in terms of difficulty to learn?

I find that really hard to believe.

See, some people learn things and comprehend new things at a faster rate than others. That is why I said "in my opinion", because that was my experience with the languages. Try learning both and see how it works for you.
 
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