New Users Introduce Yourself

[Gribouillis]

@KoinKoin If it quacks like a duck...

[KoinKoin]

@KoinKoin If it quacks like a duck...

Quack-quack !

[Coricoco_fr]

Hello,
I'm french my too.
After KoinKoin here is Coricoco.
Here for discuss of Python and for English progress. (I learn English with the reading of the documention on python and the forums^^. Also I often use a translator)
To the pleasure!

[alexborin]

Well, hi. I am from Brazil, I haven't had much experience with technology, besides the time I worked at IBM. Although I am 48, I am starting to learn Python in order to get job. I always liked science, physics and technology, so now that we're suffering a huge economic crisis here, the only sector I see to increase is software developers. Since, according to my research, Python is a very friendly user program and it has a "fast" learning curve, I decided to start from here. Frankly, I am in love with coding, it is so great. So, that's it, I hope I become a very active member in this forum.

[Larz60+]

Welcome. Logic is the beginning of wisdom, not the end.

[davediamond]

Hello. I've had seven years of VB. 6. Now in the last couple if years I've used Python, last year on Raspberry Pi, just using the command line as input and output. I've just begun a GUI project as I miss VB and it's ease of use, but now I'm trying pyQT libraries, and using Python instead. Still a little way to go before any coding, as today (day four), I locked myself out of my system due to a problem running 'GTA V', and so used a reset function, restoration feature and hence I've had to repeat the setup of my development environment. You could say, it was criminal!😟

[atanaw]

Hi, everyone. I'm new here.

A little background, I have degree in Computer Science but for the past 10 years, have been working NOT in Computer related world . But, I'm consistently creating simple system (mostly on Sheet and Google App Script) for my work and coworkers to automate some jobs, analyze data, etc. Nothing fancy, but always seems to amaze people, haha.

Recently, upon trying to build more comprehensive system for my work and team, I realize I need to (re-)learn a proper programming language. I decided to start on Python and have been on it for the past month or two. Started by watching tutorial videos, joining free courses, and finishing Python challenges from multiple website. I'd like to believe that I'm making good progress. I've been tipping my toes on many things such as tkinter for UI, database with mySQL, webscrapping, building simple games, etc.

The problem is, I have no clue of route/path to take. Yes, I'm learning Python. But seems like there are so many path to take and each path has it's own depth which look impossible to master in a lifetime, lol.

In my mind, aside from being able to build more system to help automate more and more of my and my coworkers work, at some point I'd like to be able to take in some freelance job to earn more income. How would one achieve such goal? Is there a course, project, checklist, anything really, that I can follow to have clearer path to progress on?

Sorry if this is too long, and thanks in advance.

[Lhraine_Foster]

Well, hello there! It has been a while since I've been on a forum. I'm currently going to school for my Cyber Security degree and while I wait to finish it I'm delving deeper into the world of programming. I've programmed before on and off for years but now I am taking it seriously. I'm a late bloomer but I'm a quick study. Python is by far the easiest programming language I have encountered and I can't believe I have not gotten started on it earlier. I've dabbled in other programming languages but Python is now my favorite. There isn't much else about my background that I think would be interesting to share. It's nice to meet you all and I hope I will be able to make contributions to the community.

[wordizbon]

I am new here and to Python. I'm hoping I can learn a lot about the language from you all.

[rob101]

Hey.

Just posting this as a "please don't remove my account" kinda thing.

I've been using Python for some time, but I consider myself as a beginner. I've written a couple of GUI (Tkinter) apps as well as some shell / CLI based ones and want to improve my coding skills.

Moved here from a 'not so friendly' Forum, so I hope that I'll get a better reception here.

Have a good day you all.

edit: just to test for posting some code...

print("A simple vending machine\n")

coffee = 10
tea = 10

while tea > 0 or coffee > 0:
    print("Remaining Tea:",tea)
    print("Remaining Coffee:",coffee)
    print("\nWhat would you like?\n(1) Tea\n(2) Coffee")
    selection = input("> ")
    if selection == '1':
        if tea > 0:
            print("\nHere is your Tea\n")
            tea -= 1
        else:
            print("\nI'm sorry, but we're all out of Tea\n")
    elif selection == '2':
        if coffee > 0:
            print("\nHere is your Coffee\n")
            coffee -= 1
        else:
            print("\nI'm sorry, but we're all out of Coffee\n")        
        
else:
    print("Remaining Tea:",tea)
    print("Remaining Coffee:",coffee)    
    print("Sold out")

Error:
none that I know of