Python

Python is a scripting language written by Guido van Rossom.

The name actually refers to Monty Python, the charmingly irreverent and absurdist comedy troupe, as opposed to venomous snake.

Website

• http://www.python.org
• "official" documentation

Leaning Python

• How to Think Like a (Python) Programmer

The "official" course textbook

• http://hetland.org/writing/instant-hacking.html

A nice quick intro to programming with Python as the specific language.

• http://www.diveintopython.org/

Another good, free, resource

Useful Add-ons (Libraries)

• PythonImageLibrary (PIL)
• feedparser