Language :)

Well, I've been working around C, C++, Java, and Python lately. I have come to conclusion that the most convenient language for programming in Linux (in my eyes) is Python, maybe with a little C/C++. I was never a fan of Java, even though thats what we use in school. But I would like to know what the best tutorial site(s) are for Python, since I can't find a good one myself, I'd like to know what you guys think a good one is.

Thanks.

java is my favourite but the most convenient form is simply bash

I've coded Java, but so far I like coding Python better... Its all personal preference, you can most likely make the same applications in any programming language... Only thing I don't like about java is that people must have Java Software. Same with Python, but its becoming pretty much standard in Linux Distros... Python is my first experience with an interpreted language, but I like it a bit better.

I'm a Linux novice (not noob, I can work my way around), is bash programming what a .sh file is? Or are those just shell files for installations & make files?

But back on topic, I'm still looking for a full python learning resource. I am trying to keep my mind steady before diving into O'Reilly's "Learning Python" and if I enjoy it as much as I expect, "Python in a Nutshell" (for building on, references own :) ).

• Python Tutorial This tutorial is part of Python's documentation set and is updated with each new release.
• Dive Into Python A fine tutorial by Mark Pilgrim.
• Python Essential Reference (book)
  If you want a highly compressed K&R-style 'just the facts' overview, David Beazley's "Python Essential Reference" covers practically all of the language in about a hundred pages.
• Wikibook:Python Programming
• Wikiversity:Python The Wiki(anything) information about Python.
• Instant Python A minimal crash course by Magnus Lie Hetland.
• Python Programming for Beginners A short introduction to writing command-line applications in Python by Jacek Artymiak.
• Python 101 - Beginning Python and Python 201 - (Slightly) Advanced Python Two self-training courses from Dave Kuhlman. Python 101 introduces the basic data types, and 201 covers particular tasks such as parsing text and writing unit tests.
• Python Short Course A set of course slides by Richard P. Muller of Caltech that are aimed at scientific users. For example, the first example is a script to process output from a quantum chemistry simulation.
• Learn Python in 10 minutes
• Python for Science Course material written by Konrad Hinsen for an introduction to Python aimed at biologists.
• Software Carpentry: lectures aimed at scientists and engineers.
• You can find a variety of Python tutorials on Code Teacher.
• 'Getting started with Python' blog series at ShowMeDo, includes articles on 'Python Development Environments' and 'Python Under-The-Hood'
• ShowMeDo.com/videos/Python: Over 90 ShowMeDo Python programming videos (almost all are free and all are made by Python experts). Topics include:
  • Python 101 - easygui and csv - Aimed at new/intermediate Pythonistas showing how to build a full application in Python (pay-to-own)
  • Python Development on XP (9 videos, pay-to-own) Aimed at new/intermediate Pythonistas
  • A Guide to Python Resources on the Web (2 videos)
  • Einführung in die Programmierung mit Python (14 videos - German)
  • Python GUI Programming with wxPython (3 videos)

Thanks for that,i was also looking for this stuff.I have seen most of it but some i haven't Thank you.