I also like codeproject.com for source code examples, most of them
with downloadable samples etc., and if you just want to look into
something which is also just a form of scripting, but which also may
help get into programming practices, the blind gamers toolkit is meant
to let you use a form of scripting language to create audio games:
http://www.blastbay.com/bgt.php
Stay well
Jacob Kruger
jacob.kruger@xxxxxxxxxxxx
*From:* programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *Ishe
Chinyoka
*Sent:* 21 July 2010 02:11 PM
*To:* programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* Re: Python Programming books
Hi,
Sure, you can write your own programs even though you may not have
background in programming. Still your scripting experience is
programming, so it is just a matter of what programming language you
want and the type of project you are looking at.
Like what Jacob indicated, it is just a matter of picking the language
which you find related to your scripting. For example, if you'd been
writing JavaScript scripts, chances are high that C-like languages
would be easier to grasp.
Any beginner, in my opinion, needs not only concentrate on one
language, but should familiarise themselves with code written by
others in that chosen language. For instance, if you go to
SourceForge, you can search, download and analyse code written by
others. These would be working programs. The programs tend to be big
with many files, but if you are patient, you will master the arts of
programming after some time. You can print out the source files into
print, large print or Braille and study them.
You can also visit the Fruit Basket site to quickly study the pattern
of your chosen language to see how to put a "Fruit Basket" GUI
application.
At the same time, you may need the language's compiler or interpreter,
some book or tutorial to help you understand the code and to test out
your own ideas.
Otherwise, this is a refreshing exercise any person, whether blind or
not, can take in this century. You will find that your needs won't be
addressed by current programs, and at the same time you would need to
tweak your computer to your heart's content without being limited by
software you can get.
Any hiccup in your learning, this list has a number of old hands to
pull you through. However, I suggest that if you prefer a particular
language, such as Java, you join its mailing list. The advantage is
that the list will be dedicated to that language. People discuss the
ins and outs of that language all day long. You also tend to learn the
latest developments of the language. Still, if you are blind, You will
need this Blind Programming List for problems particularly to do with
blindness challenges alone: Just my thought.
Wish you the best,
Ishe
----- Original Message -----
*From:* Jacob Kruger <mailto:Jacob.Kruger@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
*To:* programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
*Sent:* Wednesday, July 21, 2010 12:36 PM
*Subject:* RE: Python Programming books
Of course it's possible - old saying, practice makes perfect, is
what generally counts in programming skills development.
Would say that unless you plan to formally study programming, you
need to choose an area/type to focus on for now, and depending on
your scripting experience areas, maybe choose something similar
enough to make that step easy enough to get started with.
Stay well
Jacob Kruger
jacob.kruger@xxxxxxxxxxxx
*From:* programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of
*Hamid AITOUZNAG
*Sent:* 21 July 2010 12:27 PM
*To:* programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* Re: Python Programming books
Hi Ishe and all,
Thanks a lot for sharing those books! I have wanted always to ask
this question but my studies and other concerns kept me busy and
hesitant but here i am asking. Is it possible for me, as a
completely blind person, who has no programming background except
a bit of scripting skills, is it possible for a person like me to
improve programming abilities? If so, please what's the best
starting point to begin with? Please, please, help!
Thanks all in advance for any help!
Hamid AITOUZNAG
"We never value what we have until we lose it!".
Skype: hamidgeni
MSN:hamid.maier@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:hamid.maier@xxxxxxxxxxx>
On 21/07/2010 08:57, Ishe Chinyoka wrote:
Hi folks,
To any Python enthusiast, I posted the following Python books to
my Dropbox folder. You are free to download the books and learn
the new tricks of Python and refresh the old ones:
The archive contains updated editions of some Python books you may
already know and some new titles covering Python 3. The archive is
in RAR format, so I trust you will decompress it with any
compatible program such as Winrar or 7zip.
For people like Elf and Jamal, they can redistribute the archive
on their sites for the benefit of others.
Here is the link:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9232668/Python_programming_books.rar
Cheers,
Ishe
