I have been writing my first Python script over the last few days.
I needed a program that had a low startup overhead (which ruled out Java) and could talk sockets (which ruled out shell-script).
I have been hacking in Perl for years but am not a big fan of it if truth be told, and have never done any socket programming in it either.
So, I decided to try my hand at Python.
(I realise other languages are available).
I had a look at the tutorial for a bit, until I got bored with reading, then started hacking on a script.
Many tweaks, further readings, Google searches and emails to the “company Python expert” and I had a working script.
So, will I use it again?
Probably yes.
For now I will put it in place of Perl in my hierarchy of programming languages.
Ah, you may feel that way now, but give it time. The set of problems that you consider suitable for Python will only get bigger. The more you use it, the more you’ll like it.
We’ve got you now. 😉
The tutorial is great, but if you want a quick hit, check out these tutorials for experienced programmers:
Congrats. I’ve just taken up Mono. 🙂 Python is a great language. 🙂 Great you loved my picture.
Congrats, Darren – you’ve taken your first step down the slippery slide of Python fandom.
Personally, I place Python and Java equal in capability, though Python is way ahead on ease and speed of programming, and Java is way ahead on the number of dollars people will pay me to program in it 🙂