Python?

So I'm been giving some careful thought to which programming lanaguage to better acquaint myself with and have come to the conclusion that Python is the way to go.

Some careful thought went into this decision but one of the things that you will find on typing "what programming language should I learn" or a question of a similar nature into a search engine is that that it all depends on what you want to do with the language. Blah blah blah.
It's reasonable advice because its true, but many people begin learning to program without having any idea what they are going to making in 2 years time. You'll therefore have to excuse me if I spit on this advice

As for why Python?! A google search will allow you to piece together a fair few fine arguments for it but I'll jot mine down here anyway....tomorrow.

The Bear.

Leave a comment!

Learn to touch type!

So....something which has come to my attention is that I need/want to learn how to type as though my keypad is on fire. I type pretty quickly already, and use all 5 fingers but my method has been built up over the years as a result of using the keyboard so much in my every day life. I can get faster, so why not start working on that now?

I read an interesting post on another blog which encouraged me that even if my programming is not yet at a level where it affects me, the ability to touch type like a secretar from the 1960's will probably benefit me further down the line.

See the post:

http://steve-yegge.blogspot.com/2008/09/programmings-dirtiest-little-secret.html

For those of you who are after a touch typing course for free. This isn't half bad. There are probably better ones out there but this one is working for me pretty well:

http://www.typing-lessons.org/

The Bear.

Comment and let me know if this has been useful!