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msk420 · May 15th, 2006, 7:42 PM

What is your guys opinion on what language is better to learn first C++ or Python. I started learning C++ but I'm hearing alot about python.

a thing · May 15th, 2006, 7:47 PM

I stopped reading the Python handbook when it said you had to use the indention it wanted. So I say C++.

DaWei · May 15th, 2006, 8:05 PM

I was with you, a_thing, and said so in a post on the forum here. I detest whitespace being required as a syntactical ingredient (like telling me I have to wear a helmet). Sure, it's the thing to do. I do it voluntarily; I'm recalcitrant enough not to want to be forced. That said, I decided to proceed with it anyway. I'm even striving to approach it "Pythonically", and not as a translated substitute for another language. Quite frankly, it's great. The high level of abstraction is obviously not suited to resource-starved applications, but then a large majority of applications don't fall into that category.

msk420 · May 15th, 2006, 8:27 PM

@ DaWei what language are you talking about?

ReggaetonKing · May 15th, 2006, 9:03 PM

Too be honest MSK420, go with C++. You will learn a lot and have fun learning it. Majority of the programs were built with C or C++. And seeing that you use XP, I suggest you use Linux (Fedora Core or Ubuntu are great). It will actually help you out, I did with me learning Perl.

msk420 · May 15th, 2006, 9:07 PM

Ok, Linux I will check out. What about Mandrake Linux is that any good?

ReggaetonKing · May 15th, 2006, 9:13 PM

I looked into it but I prefer Ubuntu. It only requires one cd to install the whole thing. Ubuntu and SUSE 10.0 (not 10.1...:-( ) were the only distros where my wireless PCI network card work on w/o configuration. Ubuntu still is great overall. Very easy to use!

msk420 · May 15th, 2006, 9:15 PM

Do things that work on windows work on Linux though? I mean like Dev-C++? and what about internet connections, I have AOL dial up will that work with Linux?

ReggaetonKing · May 15th, 2006, 9:18 PM

AOL should work. I don't like Dev-C++. I use Anjuta IDE. It's great with C and C++. Anyways, trust me you wont need an IDE after a few weeks with C++. You will be compiling C++ programs via the terminal.

msk420 · May 15th, 2006, 9:21 PM

Ok but what if I do install Mandrake Linux, it will work fine right? good for C++ programming and all?

May 15th, 2006, 7:42 PM	#1
msk420 Programmer Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 85 Rep Power: 3	Python or C++ What is your guys opinion on what language is better to learn first C++ or Python. I started learning C++ but I'm hearing alot about python. __________________ Code Forums

May 15th, 2006, 7:47 PM	#2
a thing Unverified User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: none Posts: 146 Rep Power: 0	I stopped reading the Python handbook when it said you had to use the indention it wanted. So I say C++. __________________ Warning: My posts may change (dramatically) within the first 15 minutes they're posted. Got 'Nux?�GNU/Linux and other free software support. It's GNU/Linux, not just Linux.

May 15th, 2006, 8:05 PM	#3
DaWei Resident Grouch Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6,453 Rep Power: 10	I was with you, a_thing, and said so in a post on the forum here. I detest whitespace being required as a syntactical ingredient (like telling me I have to wear a helmet). Sure, it's the thing to do. I do it voluntarily; I'm recalcitrant enough not to want to be forced. That said, I decided to proceed with it anyway. I'm even striving to approach it "Pythonically", and not as a translated substitute for another language. Quite frankly, it's great. The high level of abstraction is obviously not suited to resource-starved applications, but then a large majority of applications don't fall into that category. __________________ Abstraction doesn't make it impossible to write bad code; it makes it possible to write superior code. Contributor's Corner: Grumpy on C++ Exceptions DaWei on Pointers

May 15th, 2006, 8:27 PM	#4
msk420 Programmer Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 85 Rep Power: 3	@ DaWei what language are you talking about? __________________ Code Forums

May 15th, 2006, 9:03 PM	#5
ReggaetonKing Sexy Programmer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 891 Rep Power: 4	Too be honest MSK420, go with C++. You will learn a lot and have fun learning it. Majority of the programs were built with C or C++. And seeing that you use XP, I suggest you use Linux (Fedora Core or Ubuntu are great). It will actually help you out, I did with me learning Perl. __________________ I would love to change the world, but they won't give me the source code!

May 15th, 2006, 9:07 PM	#6
msk420 Programmer Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 85 Rep Power: 3	Ok, Linux I will check out. What about Mandrake Linux is that any good? __________________ Code Forums

May 15th, 2006, 9:13 PM	#7
ReggaetonKing Sexy Programmer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 891 Rep Power: 4	I looked into it but I prefer Ubuntu. It only requires one cd to install the whole thing. Ubuntu and SUSE 10.0 (not 10.1...:-( ) were the only distros where my wireless PCI network card work on w/o configuration. Ubuntu still is great overall. Very easy to use! __________________ I would love to change the world, but they won't give me the source code!

May 15th, 2006, 9:15 PM	#8
msk420 Programmer Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 85 Rep Power: 3	Do things that work on windows work on Linux though? I mean like Dev-C++? and what about internet connections, I have AOL dial up will that work with Linux? __________________ Code Forums

May 15th, 2006, 9:18 PM	#9
ReggaetonKing Sexy Programmer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 891 Rep Power: 4	AOL should work. I don't like Dev-C++. I use Anjuta IDE. It's great with C and C++. Anyways, trust me you wont need an IDE after a few weeks with C++. You will be compiling C++ programs via the terminal. __________________ I would love to change the world, but they won't give me the source code!

May 15th, 2006, 9:21 PM	#10
msk420 Programmer Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 85 Rep Power: 3	Ok but what if I do install Mandrake Linux, it will work fine right? good for C++ programming and all? __________________ Code Forums

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