Hello everybody.
I am an Electrical Engineering major and have dabbled in several
languages such as Python, C, and Java in my spare time because of my
interest in programming. However, I have not done any practical
programming because I have no idea where to get started. I taught
myself these languages basically by e-tutorials and books. This makes
me feel as if I don't really know how to implement these languages.
Does anybody have any advice on where to start applying my limited
knowledge practically in order to advance my learning?
6  1195 
jbchua wrote:
Hello everybody.
I am an Electrical Engineering major and have dabbled in several
languages such as Python, C, and Java in my spare time because of my
interest in programming. However, I have not done any practical
programming because I have no idea where to get started. I taught
myself these languages basically by e-tutorials and books. This makes
me feel as if I don't really know how to implement these languages.
Does anybody have any advice on where to start applying my limited
knowledge practically in order to advance my learning?
Which area of EE are you in? Or just starting on that as well?
If you're just starting, chanllege yourself to build a R mesh and
calculate the Thevenin equivalent looking out from a particular node.
Then you can expand that to an RLC network.
Besure to use Objects, think in terms of objects, and code in objects.
Don't hard code the data type. You'll be able to see how magical the
Duck Typing is in Python.
Have fun.
John Henry wrote:
jbchua wrote:
Hello everybody.
I am an Electrical Engineering major and have dabbled in several
languages such as Python, C, and Java in my spare time because of my
interest in programming. However, I have not done any practical
programming because I have no idea where to get started. I taught
myself these languages basically by e-tutorials and books. This makes
me feel as if I don't really know how to implement these languages.
Does anybody have any advice on where to start applying my limited
knowledge practically in order to advance my learning?
Which area of EE are you in? Or just starting on that as well?
If you're just starting, chanllege yourself to build a R mesh and
calculate the Thevenin equivalent looking out from a particular node.
Then you can expand that to an RLC network.
Besure to use Objects, think in terms of objects, and code in objects.
Don't hard code the data type. You'll be able to see how magical the
Duck Typing is in Python.
Have fun.
I'm a freshman-- I have yet to take any actual EE classes. I am
actually thinking of maybe changing my focus towards Computer Science
or at least minoring in it.
To be perfectly honest, I have no idea what you just asked me to do ;\
jbchua wrote:
Hello everybody.
I am an Electrical Engineering major and have dabbled in several
languages such as Python, C, and Java in my spare time because of my
interest in programming. However, I have not done any practical
programming because I have no idea where to get started. I taught
myself these languages basically by e-tutorials and books. This makes
me feel as if I don't really know how to implement these languages.
Does anybody have any advice on where to start applying my limited
knowledge practically in order to advance my learning?
I am just starting to learn to program as well. (In my spare time.) The
advice about deciding on a goal, a project to work on, is good.
I have just got through the basics section in this guide here
( http://www.freenetpages.co.uk/hp/alan.gauld/), which I found very
useful for beginners and the address book example you build up shows
the python in practice.
Once I had learnt about file inp/out I decided to make a program that
would split a file in half for email and then could be used to join
them together again. This helped me get used to most of what I had
learnt in the beginner section.
Also don't forget the Python.org documentation it's very helpful and is
a great companion to most the 3rd party tutorials around.
jbchua wrote:
Hello everybody.
I am an Electrical Engineering major and have dabbled in several
languages such as Python, C, and Java in my spare time because of my
interest in programming. However, I have not done any practical
programming because I have no idea where to get started. I taught
myself these languages basically by e-tutorials and books. This makes
me feel as if I don't really know how to implement these languages.
Does anybody have any advice on where to start applying my limited
knowledge practically in order to advance my learning?
This would be a good site to investigate. http://diveintopython.org/
jbchua wrote:
John Henry wrote:
>jbchua wrote:
>>Hello everybody.
I am an Electrical Engineering major and have dabbled in several
languages such as Python, C, and Java in my spare time because of my
interest in programming. However, I have not done any practical
programming because I have no idea where to get started. I taught
myself these languages basically by e-tutorials and books. This makes
me feel as if I don't really know how to implement these languages.
Does anybody have any advice on where to start applying my limited
knowledge practically in order to advance my learning?
Which area of EE are you in? Or just starting on that as well?
If you're just starting, chanllege yourself to build a R mesh and
calculate the Thevenin equivalent looking out from a particular node.
Then you can expand that to an RLC network.
Besure to use Objects, think in terms of objects, and code in objects.
Don't hard code the data type. You'll be able to see how magical the
Duck Typing is in Python.
Have fun.
I'm a freshman-- I have yet to take any actual EE classes. I am
actually thinking of maybe changing my focus towards Computer Science
or at least minoring in it.
To be perfectly honest, I have no idea what you just asked me to do ;\
That's an answer that indicates you are likely to learn fast.
regards
Steve
--
Steve Holden +44 150 684 7255 +1 800 494 3119
Holden Web LLC/Ltd http://www.holdenweb.com
Skype: holdenweb http://del.icio.us/steve.holden
Blog of Note: http://holdenweb.blogspot.com
See you at PyCon? http://us.pycon.org/TX2007
"jbchua" <ch*****@gmail. comwrites:
I am an Electrical Engineering major and have dabbled in several
languages such as Python, C, and Java in my spare time because of my
interest in programming. However, I have not done any practical
programming because I have no idea where to get started. I taught
myself these languages basically by e-tutorials and books. This makes
me feel as if I don't really know how to implement these languages.
Does anybody have any advice on where to start applying my limited
knowledge practically in order to advance my learning?
Try http://www.diveintopython.org .
If you want something more academic about programming in general, try http://mitpress.mit.edu/sicp/ This thread has been closed and replies have been disabled. Please start a new discussion. Similar topics | |
by: Ryan Walker |
last post by:
Hi,
I'm getting started with python and have almost zero programming experience.
I'm finding that there are tons of tutorials on the internet -- such as the
standard tutorial at python.org -- that tell you all about the language.
That is, what are the methods, functions, modules, syntax, punctuation, etc.
No problem there!
Meanwhile, I'm finding that there is very little (that I can find) about how
to do basic logistical things related...
|
by: post400 |
last post by:
Hi ,
I was just wondering ( yeah I know it's not the first time this
question pops up )
what would be the best 2 or 3 books for someone who wants to learn
Python , already experienced in other non-OOP languages .It takes time
to browse endlessly on the net , in a bookshop or a library for THOSE
books that are really useful !
Thanks ,
|
by: Phyrestang |
last post by:
Hi there. I've decided that my first real language I want to learn to
program in is Python. I've been using the Python tutorials at
Python.org, but I'm looking for something a little more in depth.
Can anyone recommend any good books for a someone new to python, and
to programming? I should mention that while I am new, I do catch on
quickly, so I'm not looking for a book that gives just the bare
basics.
Also, any good web...
|
by: Paul DiRezze |
last post by:
I'm spending the next two weeks off and I'm looking to take a crack at
learning how to program in Python. Here's a list of the places I've
bookmarked:
http://www.python.org/doc/ and more specifically
http://wiki.python.org/moin/
http://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide
http://www.python.org/doc/Intros.html
http://www.python.org/topics/
|
by: John Salerno |
last post by:
After my last post, I thought of another question as a result of the
following:
------------------------------
Mike Meyer wrote:
> John Salerno <johnjsal@NOSPAMgmail.com> writes:
>
>
>>So my question is, is this feasible?
>
| | |
by: Max |
last post by:
On monday I start a semester course in Python (the alternative was
Java). I was looking through the course outline and noticed the following:
1) UserDict is used. This is deprecated, right?
2) There is no mention of list comprehensions, but map and filter are
taught early and then revisited later. I don't think this is good: list
comprehensions are, IMO, one of Python's great features, Psyco prefers
them, they're more pythonic, and map...
|
by: neptundancer |
last post by:
Hi,
to extend my skills, I am learning python. I have written small
program which computes math expression like "1+2*sin(y^10)/cos(x*y)"
and similar, so far only + - * / ^ sin con tan sqrt are supported. But
my program is quite inextensible, I have to change the code to add new
functions... Could some fellow experienced pythonista give me some
tips how to make my program shorter, and more extensible?
to use it, try something like...
|
by: John Salerno |
last post by:
Just something that crosses my mind every time I delve into "Learning
Python" each night. Does anyone see any value in learning Python when you
don't need to for school, work, or any other reason? I mean, sure, there's
value in learning anything at any time, but for something like a programming
language, I can't help but feel that I will be mostly unable to use what I
learn simply because I have no reason to use it.
The *process* of...
|
by: duli |
last post by:
Hi:
I would like recommendations for books (in any language, not
necessarily C++, C, python) which have walkthroughs for developing
a big software project ? So starting from inception, problem
definition, design, coding and final delivery on a single theme
or application.
Most of the code I have written and books that I have read deal with
toy programs and I am looking for something a bit more
comprehensive. For example, maybe a...
|
by: marktang |
last post by:
ONU (Optical Network Unit) is one of the key components for providing high-speed Internet services. Its primary function is to act as an endpoint device located at the user's premises. However, people are often confused as to whether an ONU can Work As a Router. In this blog post, we’ll explore What is ONU, What Is Router, ONU & Router’s main usage, and What is the difference between ONU and Router. Let’s take a closer look !
Part I. Meaning of...
|
by: Oralloy |
last post by:
Hello folks,
I am unable to find appropriate documentation on the type promotion of bit-fields when using the generalised comparison operator "<=>".
The problem is that using the GNU compilers, it seems that the internal comparison operator "<=>" tries to promote arguments from unsigned to signed.
This is as boiled down as I can make it.
Here is my compilation command:
g++-12 -std=c++20 -Wnarrowing bit_field.cpp
Here is the code in...
| | |
by: Hystou |
last post by:
Overview:
Windows 11 and 10 have less user interface control over operating system update behaviour than previous versions of Windows. In Windows 11 and 10, there is no way to turn off the Windows Update option using the Control Panel or Settings app; it automatically checks for updates and installs any it finds, whether you like it or not. For most users, this new feature is actually very convenient. If you want to control the update process,...
|
by: conductexam |
last post by:
I have .net C# application in which I am extracting data from word file and save it in database particularly. To store word all data as it is I am converting the whole word file firstly in HTML and then checking html paragraph one by one.
At the time of converting from word file to html my equations which are in the word document file was convert into image.
Globals.ThisAddIn.Application.ActiveDocument.Select();...
|
by: TSSRALBI |
last post by:
Hello
I'm a network technician in training and I need your help.
I am currently learning how to create and manage the different types of VPNs and I have a question about LAN-to-LAN VPNs.
The last exercise I practiced was to create a LAN-to-LAN VPN between two Pfsense firewalls, by using IPSEC protocols.
I succeeded, with both firewalls in the same network. But I'm wondering if it's possible to do the same thing, with 2 Pfsense firewalls...
|
by: adsilva |
last post by:
A Windows Forms form does not have the event Unload, like VB6. What one acts like?
|
by: 6302768590 |
last post by:
Hai team
i want code for transfer the data from one system to another through IP address by using C# our system has to for every 5mins then we have to update the data what the data is updated we have to send another system
|
by: muto222 |
last post by:
How can i add a mobile payment intergratation into php mysql website.
| | |
by: bsmnconsultancy |
last post by:
In today's digital era, a well-designed website is crucial for businesses looking to succeed. Whether you're a small business owner or a large corporation in Toronto, having a strong online presence can significantly impact your brand's success. BSMN Consultancy, a leader in Website Development in Toronto offers valuable insights into creating effective websites that not only look great but also perform exceptionally well. In this comprehensive...
| |
