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@backstander said in Free GitHub Essentials [eBook]:
Today's free eBook is "Mastering Python"
https://www.packtpub.com/packt/offers/free-learningI thought I already had this one but I guess I didn't.
Not a professional programmer, just a hobbiest. Learned Java in college, but then went another direction instead of Comp Sci. Think Python would be a good place to pick up? I took an online class for fun (6 weeks) on Python and wondering if I should continue. Wondering if I should just try to jump straight into C/C++ given it's the main language used. Any input?
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@hooperre C/C++ is certainly a more "serious" language, even though Python is quite versatile and very much used for anything from scripting to web applications.
It depends. If you're starting, I'd probably recommend Python - from what I hear, it's easier to get the hang of. I actually never programmed in it, but looks fairly accessible and not as obscure as some of the more advanced C/C++ constructs.
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@pjft Thanks for your reply. I wrote a few basic baaaaaasic python programs and had some fun with it, but don't like that you can't execute those programs without installing python for some reason.
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@hooperre
I agree is @pjft. I have also never really programmed in Python but I took Basic, VisualBasic, C, C++ and Java classes way back in college but didn't really use any of it except for some VisualBasic. I think it would be fun to learn Python so you can write some cool things for the Raspberry Pi. -
@backstander Well, thanks to you I have some more books to read on top of the one from my class! Thanks! :)
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Another free Python eBook today!
"Mastering Python Design Patterns"
https://www.packtpub.com/packt/offers/free-learningMaybe I should change the topic to "Free eBooks"?
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I think we've had this one before!
Today's free eBook is "Learning Python"
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The free book at https://www.packtpub.com/packt/offers/free-learning today:
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You have nine hours to download for free Git: Version Control for Everyone: Beginner's Guide at https://www.packtpub.com/packt/offers/free-learning
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I can't wait to retire in 30 years so I can read all these e-books and start programming for fun!
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I'll start reading these books when I stop procrastinating and learn how to program.
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Here's another one we could all use: Linux Shell Scripting Cookbook, Second Edition
Free to download within 23 hours at: https://www.packtpub.com/packt/offers/free-learning -
Today's free book is Raspberry Pi Home Automation with Arduino.
23 hours remaining.
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@mattrixk Thank you! This will come in handy, actually.
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Today's free eBook is Network Analysis using Wireshark Cookbook
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@backstander fun fact: I used wireshark a lot when trying to discover how official RetroAchievements emulators talk with the server.
It is a really handy tool.
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Today's free eBook is 3D Printing Blueprints
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Those who need a Python book, today's free book is Python 3 Object-oriented Programming - Second Edition. Available for another 8 hours at https://www.packtpub.com/packt/offers/free-learning
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Today's book is Raspberry Pi for Secret Agents - Third Edition
You have just over 16 hours left.
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@mattrixk I'm pretty sure that's a trap for them to identify secret agents out there and pass their information to the FBI.
Same as last week's free ebook "How to commit genocide in 10 easy steps" and "Conquering the world for dummies".
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