Ask HN: How do I make the transition from being a Python beginner?

Re:Ask HN: How do I make the transition from being a Python ... by mixmastamyk on Friday July 29, 2011 @12:06AM (#2820123)

Dive into Python has several chapters on test driven development, refactoring, and performance tuning.

I'd also read some of the best books in general development if you haven't already: http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/2004/02/recommended-reading... Also learn about the SDLC. Applies to every language.

Next, dig deep into the source of a large well-maintained projects such as Django or perhaps pygame. Learn mercurial, and start contributing via bitbucket, github, etc.

Find the right project and you should get valuable feedback for your efforts. ;)

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Re:Ask HN: How do I make the transition from being a Python ... by belial on Wednesday August 03, 2011 @06:04AM (#2840485)

There are few books on the list that I don't know of, it's pretty interesting to know about them... Thanks for sharing that.

Do you know about "Structure and Interpretation of Coputer Programs" ... IT'S A CLASSIC! http://mitpress.mit.edu/sicp/

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Re:Ask HN: How do I make the transition from being a Python ... by mixmastamyk on Wednesday August 03, 2011 @04:55PM (#2843037)

Yes, yes, another great choice.

(( What kind of maniac downvotes a friendly response? ))

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