I learnt Python by forking Joric's pywallet
Maybe you can learn it by forking my fork
I'm sure: THAT is the hard way
I don't know the book, but that's the way I would do:
First a question:
* are you already a programmer, and know what object oriented means?
If not, I would:
* get this in mind: programming is often try and fail. DONT GIVE UP if it doesn't run on the first, second or 30th try.
* take breaks if it's getting mind blowing.
* start with understanding procedural programming (not for use, just to know what programming was years before)
* try to get rid of the idea of objects / object oriented programming (this is what you will use most of the time)
--> these two doesn't have to be in python, a paper and a pencil, and taking notes what you read on the web is good enough.
If you are already a programmer (or if you finished the first):
* think of a small problem you want to solve, e.g. an simple egg timer, whatever. do KISS (keep it simple and stupid)! No fancy stuff!
* try to solve it
As soon as you have enough experience, do fancy things:
* learn about async programming, signals, twisted
* do graphics and game development
* do whatever you like
Congratulations, you are on the way to a good programmer!
