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[CarlC]

Hey all
I`m new to programming and python,i first tried programming about 5 days ago with VB but could understand it:cursing: so i changed to python.
I`ve been reading a book i got from my library, and i seem to be somewhat following it ok.It i`ve been feeling like i`m going to suck at programming, because i can`t remember alot of what i`ve read.I`ve been learning python for about 3 days now.
So i`m just wandering how long did it take you to learn python or any language without any programming xp?And how long should it take me roughtly?

Cheers;)

[WingedPanther]

It probably took me several weeks to get all the concepts for my first language. 5 days is long enough to just barely get a sense of what's happening, but not long enough to know if you're any good at it.

[Warrior]

Just keep going....

The time took by each individual to learn a language is different and depends on many factors.If you are having problem...just don't stop!
Some peoples grasp the concept slowly but they later become elite!

[CarlC]

Thanks for the motivation.Especially Warrior.I like

warrior said:

Some peoples grasp the concept slowly but they later become elite!

very motivating,am just thinking how cool it would to be a python elite programmer.:rolleyes::w00t:

[bobmacans]

It depends upon your learning capability.

[jivkoss]

I bet hot chicks get excited when meeting with Python elite programmers:lol:

[manux]

I've been doing Python for several years. I still learn everyday, and I still consider myself an intermediate-above-an-average-16-year-old-programmer , but I know I'm not a total noob anymore. :D
I'd say it took me a year to really write Python with my eyes closed (no language ref, no built-in functions doc), but that was when I was... 11 or 12, so maybe today it would take me a few weeks.

Depending on how much you do every day, it's just a matter of weeks, and Python has a good "learning curve" IMO.

[Silvestros]

You said you don't have any programming experience. My advice is to learn what's an algorithm and how it works. Then learn to solve problems with algorithms. These are the important things you should start with. If you know these things, then you can choose any language and just learn the syntax.
You are learning programming and syntax at the same time which is difficult.
Just my opinion :)

[TkTech]

My best advice for learning any language is to set a realistic application as your goal, and then learn what you need as you develop it. You'll learn critical research and self-learning skills by reducing the number of questions you ask and trying to work it out minor things on your own.

And FYI, by realistic I mean no "OMG MMORPG", "OMG FPS", "OMG HACK THE WORLD" or "OMG OS". Pick something REALISTIC, like an IRC bot which is highly cliche but teaches you programming basics, networking basics, and such.

[Sky]

I have been learning it today for like 4 hours. I am reading beginner's guide. It is easy. I am still a beginner though,

[Sapman]

You made the right choice choosing python as your first language, it's pretty simple and teaches you some nice programming style! I've been learning python for a few weeks now, and I'm enjoying how straight forward everything is :)

[totolzz]

i guess i made the right choice too.. just keep on learning.. then one day we all be elite..