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Hektore · 07-17-2009, 05:47 AM

So, I thought in my free time I would teach myself a programming language. I'm not totally new at this - I've programmed (if you can call it that) various odds and ends on some graphing calculators and this weird 'kiddie computer' I had growing up. Nothing special, things to do math problems for me (I had my whole high school geometry book in there) or word/trivia/number guessing games.

The 'real' language I've decided to start with is python. I was hoping some of you could help me out with it though, I need tasks to try. I know one of the best ways to learn is to keep attempting things just outside your current ability.

What I'm looking for from all of you are ideas for programs to write that vary from very simple to relatively complex but can still be completed by a single person in a reasonable amount of time - say 30-40 hours. If anyone knows of a good book or resource that does this too I'd like to know about it.

/PS: If I stick it out with this, I was hoping maybe I could post some code here and have you all look at it for tips suggestions, and maybe even someone could bounce some code back and forth with me so I can learn how to jump in and leave in the middle of something while keeping it workable the whole time. I'll cross that bridge when I get there though.

07-17-2009, 05:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hektore Junkie Location: Greater Harrisburg Area	Simple programming tasks So, I thought in my free time I would teach myself a programming language. I'm not totally new at this - I've programmed (if you can call it that) various odds and ends on some graphing calculators and this weird 'kiddie computer' I had growing up. Nothing special, things to do math problems for me (I had my whole high school geometry book in there) or word/trivia/number guessing games. The 'real' language I've decided to start with is python. I was hoping some of you could help me out with it though, I need tasks to try. I know one of the best ways to learn is to keep attempting things just outside your current ability. What I'm looking for from all of you are ideas for programs to write that vary from very simple to relatively complex but can still be completed by a single person in a reasonable amount of time - say 30-40 hours. If anyone knows of a good book or resource that does this too I'd like to know about it. /PS: If I stick it out with this, I was hoping maybe I could post some code here and have you all look at it for tips suggestions, and maybe even someone could bounce some code back and forth with me so I can learn how to jump in and leave in the middle of something while keeping it workable the whole time. I'll cross that bridge when I get there though. __________________ The advantage law is the best law in rugby, because it lets you ignore all the others for the good of the game.