Re: [Tutor] Strange Question

2006-04-30 Thread Alan Gauld
> and frameworks. (Caveat: I do have my doubts about Java + J2EE > because that environment seems too focused on low-level details...) I hate Java as a language but I've been getting more involved with it as a Web tool and JSP/Struts is actually quite a powerful web development environment. Cert

Re: [Tutor] Strange Question

2006-04-30 Thread Alan Gauld
>  I have not, as yet learned any programming language much to my dismay. In that case python is a good starting point since it is easier to learn than most other languages.   Person goes to a web page. The page allows them to retrieve a file from their local hard drive. Th

Re: [Tutor] Strange Question

2006-04-30 Thread Kent Johnson
GNULinuxGeek wrote: > So, here goes the work flow I need to support on my job. > >1. Person goes to a web page. >2. The page allows them to retrieve a file from their local hard drive. >3. They make one or two selections with check boxes or drop lists > that define things about i

Re: [Tutor] Strange Question

2006-04-30 Thread Liam Clarke
Hi, It's certainly doable in Python; but as Danny said, you'll want a handle on Python before you launch into web frameworks. However, Python's a pretty easy language to pick up and run with.Just make sure you use a Python aware editor. Going by your email address, I found Vim to be pretty good w

Re: [Tutor] Strange Question

2006-04-29 Thread Danny Yoo
> First, I think this is a wonderful list. I always see great advice and > great attitudes about helping. > > My post is not about evaluating code but instead trying to get a > reasonable judgment as to whether or not python is the best choice for > what I am trying to do. I have not learned