What can an amateur programmer do with some Python?
Programming is an inspiring activity.
I love Dan Nguyen's introduction to programming for everyone: http://ruby.bastardsbook.com/about/#why
However, this well written article did not answer my own questions, how I could REALLY use programming for my work. As I am a Linux enthusiast, I decided to learn Python - or at least read some books about it.
The following list collects some ideas, how learning Python can be not only inspiring, but also of some practical use for my needs.
I love Dan Nguyen's introduction to programming for everyone: http://ruby.bastardsbook.com/about/#why
However, this well written article did not answer my own questions, how I could REALLY use programming for my work. As I am a Linux enthusiast, I decided to learn Python - or at least read some books about it.
The following list collects some ideas, how learning Python can be not only inspiring, but also of some practical use for my needs.
1. Make backups
2. Web scraping: watch dog script
3. Draw diagrams
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import numpy as np
y = np.array([35, 25, 25, 15])
plt.pie(y)
plt.show()

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4. Analyze texts
The following code lists the 100 most frequent words in a file and counts unique words:

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5. Pelican: static website generator
6. Combine random words and create ideas
7. Play some games and adapt them
8. Understand text mining
9. My text Editor "El Primitivo"

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