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MyASPN >> Mail Archive >> python-Tutor
python-Tutor
Re: [Tutor] determining whether a set is a group
by Daniel Yoo other posts by this author
Apr 29 2001 12:43AM messages near this date
Re: [Tutor] determining whether a set is a group | [Tutor] how can i
Hiya Julieta,

Could you tell us some facts about groups?  I do have my abstract algebra
book with me, but it might have different definitions than what your books
have.  *grin* Let's talk about what it means for something to be a group.  
We might find ways to express these ideas in Python syntax.


>  And you're right -- a lot of people learn to program for the same
>  reason you do: because they want to do something and they are lazy.  
>  In fact, I think there's a Linus Torvalds quote about why that makes
>  him a good programmer.

The Perl people understand this as the Three Virtues of a Programmer:
"Laziness, impatience, and hubris".

    http://www.netropolis.org/hash/perl/virtue.html


>  >and biggest problem is that I'm a computer illiterate and have no 
>  >clue as to where to start, however, I'm willing to do what it takes 
>  >to learn.  I know that some help over the internet might not do 
>  >miracles for me, but I guess it would be a start.  I have the book 
>  >Teach Yourself Python in 24 Hours and I'm reading it, but I guess I 
>  >need more help.  Can you help me.

We'll do our best to help.  Good luck!


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