On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 2:36 PM, amt <0101...@gmail.com> wrote: > First of all, hello! I want to start learning programming. I'm looking > into becoming more than a hobbyist programmer. I searched a lot on Google on > what programming language should I learn first and I see a lot of good words > about Python so I decided to go for it but have some questions: > > 1)What book should I start with? ( I have checked Python for non > programmers but there are a lot of titles there, what should I pick first?I > was thinking about Invent your own computer games with Python.) >
A lot of people have mentioned their favorites, and there are plenty to like about those. If you like books, I would highly recommend this one: http://www.amazon.com/Game-Programming-Line-Express-Learning/dp/0470068221 It's well written and quite helpful, and teaches you programming in the context of game programming. If games are your thing, it's a good one - it points out many of the pitfalls that might catch you, and at the end of each chapter are assignments/questions to help you learn. Other than that, I have nothing more to add - others have given you quite solid advice. Good luck on your path to programming! (also you might be interested in this essay: http://norvig.com/21-days.html ) -Wayne
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