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Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:36:12 -0700
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Travis Parks wrote:
> I wrote a post a few days ago about how I know the syntax and
> libraries fairly well, but I don't have the "philosophy". I haven't
> seen a lot of tricks and I am never sure what is the "norm" in Python.
> I am sure if an experienced Python programmer looked at my code,
> they'd immediately know I was missing a few things.

The best thing to do now is pick something and run with it.  (Sounds 
like you have.)  Expect to redesign and reimplement three or four times 
as you get a feel for what's pythonic.  And have fun!

~Ethan~