I have decided to try my hand at programming. After seeking some advice, I settled on Python-with only one problem. Which is the best text editor to use? There are so many to choose from.
If there are any programmers, do you have a favorite?
I've just finished a 2 year course in computer programming and analyst in which we learned, Java, VB, COBOL, Powerbuilder and C++ (as well as the needed SQL, HTML, XML, Javascript and stuff aalong those lines you need) but we never touched Python. I'm curious what it has that attracted you to it.
I don't have a great reason for choosing Python. I have heard good things about it; it is supposed to be good for beginners and most importantly, it is free.
Who knows? Maybe it will be lousy. If that is the case, I will try something else.
[quote:ecf63ea42f][i:ecf63ea42f]Originally posted by matthew[/i:ecf63ea42f]
I don't have a great reason for choosing Python. I have heard good things about it; it is supposed to be good for beginners and most importantly, it is free.
Who knows? Maybe it will be lousy. If that is the case, I will try something else. [/quote:ecf63ea42f]
i have usually heard of Python in the linux arena... is this the environment you usually work in? linux or unix? as far as editors go, most people in unix/linux use VI or VIm or Emacs...
if i could suggest my personal preference of programming languages - Java or c++
Java is free from Sun Microsystems - http://java.sun.com
you can download a free developement environment as well (IDE) called Netbeans... though it is a bit of a memory hog, it has the Java API built right into the editor - very helpful... java is very portable, but a little slower in execution that c++... SUN also have very good tutorials available on their website...
C++ is free too, through GNU and gcc... c++ is a faster implementation when executing, but a little less portable than java...
anyway, that's just my :wr50:
i wish you good favor in your new journey into programming...