Python, anyone?

Takisho · 05-21-2004, 06:11 PM

Well, I'm interested in computer programing, and just recently I got Python. I just wondered if anyone else here has used it before and could give me some advice or just tell us what you can do on it. I know how to make it say stuff and calculate math problems, but I'm wondering if I can create actual programs with it?

Thanks,
Takisho

deposition · 05-22-2004, 07:34 AM

I have heard of a lot of programming software but not Python.. You should get Visual Basic 6.. or mabye even Visual Basic.net its the newer verion but, for me at least, a lot more complicated.

IAMTHEEVILBEAN · 05-22-2004, 07:57 AM

I think Qreepy would know.

**lightdarkness** · 05-22-2004, 10:38 AM

I code in java and calculater only XD, oh, and php

Takisho · 05-22-2004, 01:53 PM

You can code using the calculator?

ultima301 · 05-22-2004, 02:13 PM

C++ > Python in most respects I believe. Most people take Python to get used to how programs are made so when they learn the more complex C++ they will not be as confused. I skipped the step and went right into C++, which is what I'm learning right now. As for calculators, some of the more advanced ones are indeed programmable...I just never got into it considering it is totally pointless and you'll probably never use it again after high school.

GuidoHunter · 05-22-2004, 02:20 PM

Is Python software or a language?

As ultima suggested, C++ is a great and versatile language for both low- and high-level programmers, and it's widely used.

If you're looking for Visual software, Visual Studio.net is the latest big deal and is quite sexy, but costs around five hundred dollars, unless you can find a friend at a local university that sells it to students for $20-50.

Hooray for calculator programming. I program my HP32SII on occasion, and am trying to learn the TI-89. My friend's really good at it, and he writes programs all the time for his classes in college. The 89 was a great help in DiffEQ for us.

--Guido

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Takisho · 05-22-2004, 03:38 PM

Python uses C and C++...or at least I thought it did.

Jam930 · 05-22-2004, 07:25 PM

*sigh

i just cant see how anyone could bother to "program".
it seems like it would be the ultimate boredom.

**Moogy** · 05-22-2004, 07:48 PM

...You're an idiot.

Jam930 · 05-22-2004, 07:55 PM

and then?

Omeganitros · 05-22-2004, 08:01 PM

Programming actually can get kinda boring, her point is valid.

However, for most prgrammers, the rewards outwiegh the odds. Finished programs are quite rewarding.

Take for example, programming a calculator. It took some time for me to make a few programs, but now the calculator practically does the work for me in math.

SotN · 05-23-2004, 02:15 AM

Python is really ment to be a beginner's language. Its a good place to get your feet wet. It's not as powerful as C++, but you dont need to compile python either.

You can do alot with python, its a pretty quick typing job too.

IAMTHEEVILBEAN · 05-23-2004, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jam930

*sigh

i just cant see how anyone could bother to "program".
it seems like it would be the ultimate boredom.

It isn't boring at all.

Especially when you code for the web. It is just fun to see the result.

Coding for flash is fun also, even though I haven't really gotten into it yet.

And people who code for C++, C etc also have a reason. Most of them make games. They like the idea of making a game, and then seeing gamerslike themselves enjoy it.

QreepyBORIS · 05-24-2004, 08:56 PM

I know some python, or I did a little while ago.

ASAP, I will whip out some of my old cheap programs from the school computers.

05-21-2004, 06:11 PM	#1
Takisho FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 919	Python, anyone? Well, I'm interested in computer programing, and just recently I got Python. I just wondered if anyone else here has used it before and could give me some advice or just tell us what you can do on it. I know how to make it say stuff and calculate math problems, but I'm wondering if I can create actual programs with it? Thanks, Takisho

05-22-2004, 07:34 AM	#2
deposition FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,115	I have heard of a lot of programming software but not Python.. You should get Visual Basic 6.. or mabye even Visual Basic.net its the newer verion but, for me at least, a lot more complicated. __________________

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ultima301 FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: somewhere in the world Posts: 436	C++ > Python in most respects I believe. Most people take Python to get used to how programs are made so when they learn the more complex C++ they will not be as confused. I skipped the step and went right into C++, which is what I'm learning right now. As for calculators, some of the more advanced ones are indeed programmable...I just never got into it considering it is totally pointless and you'll probably never use it again after high school. __________________ One day there will be a really cool sig here. But not right now. http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=ultima301 -My Xanga

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Jam930 FFR Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,069	*sigh i just cant see how anyone could bother to "program". it seems like it would be the ultimate boredom. __________________ -Jamie

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IAMTHEEVILBEAN FFR Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,078	I think Qreepy would know.

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Takisho FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 919	You can code using the calculator?

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Takisho FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 919	Python uses C and C++...or at least I thought it did.

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Jam930 FFR Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,069	and then? __________________ -Jamie

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Omeganitros auauauau Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hee-Haw! Age: 35 Posts: 8,897	Programming actually can get kinda boring, her point is valid. However, for most prgrammers, the rewards outwiegh the odds. Finished programs are quite rewarding. Take for example, programming a calculator. It took some time for me to make a few programs, but now the calculator practically does the work for me in math.

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SotN FFR Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,159	Python is really ment to be a beginner's language. Its a good place to get your feet wet. It's not as powerful as C++, but you dont need to compile python either. You can do alot with python, its a pretty quick typing job too. __________________ 209

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QreepyBORIS FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: It is a mystery. Age: 33 Posts: 7,454	I know some python, or I did a little while ago. ASAP, I will whip out some of my old cheap programs from the school computers. __________________ Signature subject to change. THE ZERRRRRG.

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