November 2010
6 posts
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Setting up Xemacs to work in python mode
Managed to get python mode set up in Xemacs after some initial teething problems. Found the following links useful:
How to add the python mode to Xemacs
Where to get python-mode.el
Definitely in Python mode because I can execute a “Hello World” python script from within Xemacs but I don’t see any syntax highlighting yet. Any ideas?
Edit: Figured out the problem. I could...
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Choosing an IDE/editor
Should I use a full-fledged IDE like Eclipse with the PyDev plugin? Or should I just go with emacs (which I used to be familiar with)?
Quite confused by the number of editors and IDEs listed in python’s FAQ.
Already wondering whether I’ve bitten off more than I can chew. Instead of opening up too many new fronts, I’ve decided to go with Xemacs (I’m on a Windows machine....
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Choosing a programming language
I am probably most comfortable programming in C, C++ and Java (in that order). However, given the amount of time that has elapsed since I last programmed seriously, I suspect that I’ll face the initial learning curve with any programming language (probably steeper if I decided to program in Lisp).
A friend and colleague of mine who I respect a lot, used to swear by python for rapid...
What type of programmer do I want to be?
I have three choices before me.
To try to be the kind of programmer who can get into the zone and come up with some quick code that gets the job done — useful for proof of concepts.
To be the type who does everything by the book, following ideal software development processes, documenting all changes, etc.
To try and be a combination of the two.
Given the time I have allocated to...
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My programming background
My programming background involves some programming for class assignments in languages like Basic, Pascal, Prolog, Fortran, Perl and Lisp.
At work, I’ve done some boring maintenance work of legacy Cobol code, done some small but interesting projects using C, C++ and Java but the last one was over 4 years ago. I used to be pretty good at writing complex SQL queries but have not written any...
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Getting started
Ok, so the goal is as follows:
* To moonlight as a code monkey. (Can’t do it during work hours and thankfully I have a supportive wife).
* To become very proficient in writing code in a short period of time (30 days)
* To come up with one cool stand-alone app or library (within 2 months)
* To document the journey
* To evaluate if this is what I want to be
Needless to say, I will not be...