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I need to automate some simple tasks, and I've always had an interest in learning to write programs, so I've decided to teach myself python.
For whatever reason I'm a minimalist at heart, so I decided to install Ubuntu server without a GUI on an old laptop, installed tmux and have been using nano and IDLE to code, while I watch Lynda videos on my desktop.
Quickly found out I suck at computers, and decided to become more proficient in bash and vim before I continue my python lessons.
Is this approach retarded? Am I limiting myself, or hindering my progress? Currently intimidated by the sheer volume of stuff I need to learn.
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It is a huge volume to learn. Don't let that stop you. If you like Python stick with it. Do web based stuff on your desktop til you get the hang of it. Trying to learn linux before python is completely unnecessary. IT and programming are two completely separate disciplines. It's possible to be amazing at either without being any good at the other.
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Nah, both of those are good languages for "automate routine stuff" kinds of tasks. I'd pick bash first. Write something small, like an rsync script that makes backups for you.
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>>62205560
Just learn bash
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