Not to familiar with Python

I am currently enrolled in a Data Science course through Coursera.

I will be using SQL and R which I am familiar with, however I am not very familiar with Python. Does this seem a bit much for a entry level data science course?

Anyway from what I can tell Python doesn't look to bad. Reminds me of VB a little.

I am using the on line editor playing around with it. It looks like you can float and cast like other languages. I'm just wondering if I am biting off more than I can chew taking a intense data course and being expected to use 2 programming languages and SQL.

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NovaHax

Python is a very easy language to learn. I recommend it to anyone that is first getting started in scripting/programming. If you have had experience with other object-oriented languages....you should be good.

N2IT

Thanks for the reply. Probably just getting worked up over nothing.

NotHackingYou

Python is a great language for learning. I would say that it is perfect for an entry level data science course - it's practical, relevant and powerful.

Bryzey

https://www.edx.org/course/mitx/mitx-6-00-1x-introduction-computer-1841?utm_source=edX+Course+Announcements+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=e675557bfe-Student_Newsletter_May_26_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_237694b56d-e675557bfe-60985753#.U4T9gxk_7qA

Free course through edX which is an intro to comp science using python from MIT. Might be worth doing.

Bokeh

Looks like a good one, signed up.

Zorodzai

I love python

veritas_libertas

I'm currently learning Python. So far I really like it.

petedude

Isn't Python considered a C-offshoot? If that's the case, it s should be easy for anyone who's had Java forced on them (e.g. WGU grads).

N2IT

petedude wrote: »

Isn't Python considered a C-offshoot? If that's the case, it s should be easy for anyone who's had Java forced on them (e.g. WGU grads).

Ahhh the infamous Java course.

Never took Java just 2 VB and several database courses from the community college.

My only experience with WGU was in their graduate program, my under grad was business related, so I did deal with stats, 0 programming though.

the_Grinch

Python can truly be picked up within a day (at least to the point where you understand what's going on). You'll be just fine I wouldn't worry about it.

Muhammad Abaid

I am start Learning Python because of OSCP on my track oct 2014

NicWhite

I took a python class throuh cousera. Through Rice University. Great class. I am waiting for the second one to begin. Anyway, you will love learning python. Just pay attention to your tabbing. You'll know what I mean once you start.

wes allen

While there are plenty of great courses out there, using sublime text has really been a lot of help for me while learning to work with python, perl, ruby, bash, etc, since it is easier to see where you made syntax mistakes/typos. Also great for config files as well.

SteveFT

Once you've picked up the basics of a few programming languages, it becomes fairly easy to pick up others. For instance, you know there are going to be variables, loops, if/else statements, switches, functions, etc. What you really focus on at that point are the differences. For example, the syntax of a for loop is a different in C vs. Python, but the general concept is the same.

As long as you understand the basic components and logic, then you shouldn't have any issues.