Tips On Getting Started In Python

Discussion in 'App Development' started by tommo, Sep 11, 2016.

  1. gaihosa

    gaihosa

    As far as I know python is bit code that runs on a platform for pre-made c++ routines. Also know as an interpreter. This setup will always be slower than C++ since there is another layer to get to the machine code routines. C++ is the most direct unless you learn assembly.
     
    #51     Oct 5, 2016
  2. Zzzz1

    Zzzz1

    Scichart.com

    I am not affiliated with them nor derive benefits mentioning them, just a happy customer.


     
    #52     Oct 5, 2016
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  3. 931

    931

    Very nice implementations there , have done similarly zoomale 2d libs via opengl that allow smooth stretching of datapoints and magnitude but not as refined and as many features as there. Only box chart and the other idk how to name chart type.
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    #53     Oct 6, 2016

  4. This guy Sentdex has everything you need:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfzlCWGWYyIQ0aLC5w48gBQ
    https://pythonprogramming.net/ibpy-tutorial-using-interactive-brokers-api-python/
     
    #54     Oct 8, 2016
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  5. gaihosa

    gaihosa

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  7. For anyone who is interested, UDEMY is having a Black Friday Sale. It started on Monday 11/14/2016 and ends 11:59 PM PST Friday 11/25/2016. The price started at $10, increases by $1 every 2 days and probably ends at $15. The price is currently $14 for another 32 hours.

    Here are some of what I think are the better titles. There are many others so you will need to search here:
    1. Automate the Boring Stuff with Python Programming
    2. Complete Python Bootcamp
    3. The Python Mega Course: Build 10 Python Applications
    4. Interactive Data Visualization with Python & Bokeh
    5. Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp
    6. Machine Learning A-Z™: Hands-On Python & R In Data Science
    7. Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp with R
    8. R Programming: Advanced Analytics In R For Data Science

    A Couple Extras:
    9. Python A-Z™: Python For Data Science With Real Exercises!
    10. R Programming A-Z™: R For Data Science With Real Exercises!

    No Starch Press publishes 4 good programming eBooks, 3 in Python and 1 in R. They are also having a sale but it ends Tomorrow Wednesday 11/23/2016 at 11:59 PM PDT (I think they meant PST). All of their eBooks are 50% off. Use code
    PUMPKINPYTHON
    1. Python Crash Course
    2. Automate the Boring Stuff with Python
    This book was written by the same person who did the above course with the same name.​
    3. Doing Math with Python
    4. Book of R

    As others have mentioned, there are several free YouTube Python courses available also. Here is a recap:
    0. Main Sentdex Playlist page
    1. Python 3 Basics Tutorial Series
    01/21/2014 Based on Python 3​
    2. Intermediate Python Programming
    11/01/2016 Based on Python 3​
    3. Machine Learning with Python
    10/04/2016 Based on Python 3​
    4. Scikit-learn Machine Learning with Python and SKlearn
    02/02/2015 Based on Python 3​
    5. Machine Learning for Forex and Stock analysis and algorithmic trading.
    06/28/2014 Based on Python 2. Mentions Pattern Recognition.​
    Derek Banas:
    6. Learn to Program
    06/19/2016 Based on Python 3​
    edureka:
    7. edureka Python Course
    08/22/2014 Based on Python 2​
    8. Business Analytics with R Tutorial Videos
    06/01/2013​

    The UDEMY and No Starch Press eBooks are at very low prices. The advantage of using UDEMY is their courses are more structured. You can usually get help if you get stuck. Source code and course notes are usually available.

    If you have wanted to buy a few UDEMY courses or eBooks, now would be the time.
     
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    #57     Nov 22, 2016
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  8. 2rosy

    2rosy

  9. O'Reilly publishing company is having a Cyber Monday Sale. All eBooks & videos published by O'Reilly, Pearson, No Starch Press, A Book Apart, Make, Packt, and 30 others are 50% off.

    All of these publishers combined have a huge selection of eBooks. They publish some of the best programming books available. If you wanted to buy some of O'Reilly's books, now would be the time.

    "Use discount code CYBER16 – Deal expires November 29, 2016 at 5:00am PT, and cannot be combined with other offers. Offer does not apply to Print or "Print & eBook" bundle pricing."

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    #59     Nov 26, 2016
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  10. For anyone who is interested, No Starch Press is having a "Humble Book Bundle: Python Edition!" charity sale. You choose which bundle you want and how much you wish to give. There are 3 bundles and I believe you can get all 3 bundles for as little as $15. I believe you receive eBooks in the form of PDF, ePUB and MOBI formats. You do not receive printed books.

    These 3 look good:
    1. Python Crash Course
    2. Doing Math with Python
    3. Automate the Boring Stuff with Python
    There is a corresponding Udemy course by the same author.

    4. Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python, 4th Edition
    5. Teach Your Kids to Code.
    There is a corresponding Udemy course by the same author.


    No Starch Press also has Book of R but they did not include it in their bundles.
     
    #60     Apr 5, 2017