Re: Python Programming books
- From: "Ishe Chinyoka" <chinyoka.consultant@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:11:18 +0200
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
To: 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
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
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