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What sort of projects are good to work on when learning how to program?

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2006-08-15 10:51:03, Category: Programming & Design
I am learning Python right now and want to build up a good amount of experience, but I don't want to overstep my abilities too much and get fustrated on something I don't understand how to do yet. On the same note, I don't want to under challenge myself because then I would learn very little. Thanks!

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  1. amit k pathak

    On 2006-08-15 11:39:20


    I think.to start with,making a simple logical programs like prime numbers identification,fibonacci series will be a good idea.but later switch over to database .once you start making databases ur uderstanding of the language will be more deeper as i have experienced.

  2. Ken H

    On 2006-08-15 11:41:20


    Most books on programming lead you through building up a simple application. After that, you might want to do some database interface stuff.

  3. Tim

    On 2006-08-15 11:24:43


    I usually start with my standard Scientific Calculator. It get's you used to the interface as well as the graphics and math functions of the language...

  4. gruumsh

    On 2006-08-15 12:20:45


    This depends a lot on your intention. If you're planning to build websites for example, you should probably focus right away on getting a simple web page to display properly, either with CGI or mod_python or both. From there, the next step would probably be a successful connection to your favorite database, MySQL perhaps? Once you've got data displaying in nice tables in your web browser, you've got a stepping stone for more complex tasks.

  5. Marc

    On 2006-08-15 11:10:49


    Personally, I think making a simple game is the best - it gets you used to the flow of the language, input and ouput, random numbers, and anything else you feel you'd like to include. Then you get to enjoy it once it's done, too. ;)