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. Many find that Python is a good language for learning programming.

Website

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

Learning 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