wxPython in Action

Hello All,

I've just downloaded the first two chapters of Robin Dunn and Noel
Rappin's book via the Manning MEAP service.

I'm delighted with what I read and just wish that this book had been
around two years ago before I wasted time looking at PyQT.

The pace of the book is extremely well balanced which should suit both
experienced and newbie wxPython programmers.

I'm still just at the Mickey Mouse level of wxPython programming, but
I'm certain that this book is going to get me to the next level much
faster than if I just had the wxPython doc and examples to work with
(good as they are).

I suppose I'm recommending you check it out!

Cheers!!

P.S.

I'm not sure what the next level after Mickey Mouse is called? Any
suggestions :slight_smile:

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Doran_Dermot@emc.com wrote:

Hello All,

I've just downloaded the first two chapters of Robin Dunn and Noel
Rappin's book via the Manning MEAP service.

FYI, chapters 3 and 4 are now available.

I'm delighted with what I read and just wish that this book had been
around two years ago before I wasted time looking at PyQT.

The pace of the book is extremely well balanced which should suit both
experienced and newbie wxPython programmers.

I've updated your comments a bit at http://wiki.wxpython.org/index.cgi/wxPythonInAction

P.S.

I'm not sure what the next level after Mickey Mouse is called? Any
suggestions :slight_smile:

Hmm... that's a tough one. Perhaps Bugs Bunny? He seems to be a level or two above Mickey in intelligence, ingenuity and craftiness, but then he's not nearly as nice so maybe he's a bad example.

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Robin Dunn
Software Craftsman
http://wxPython.org Java give you jitters? Relax with wxPython!

I’ve had the privilege to be one of the early reviewers of this book and what I can say is that it proved to be a very nice surprise. It packs an impressive amount of information and it delivers it at just the right pace. It can be used as a tool to learn wxPython by beginners just as well as it can be used as a reference by the more experienced programmer.

well, my opinion might be biased:
http://wiki.wxpython.org/index.cgi/RobinDunnFanClub
so don’t take my word for granted, check out the available chapters :wink:

Peter.

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On 2/17/06, Robin Dunn robin@alldunn.com wrote:

The pace of the book is extremely well balanced which should suit both
experienced and newbie wxPython programmers.

I’ve updated your comments a bit at

http://wiki.wxpython.org/index.cgi/wxPythonInAction

For what it’s worth, Manning is now saying that the full eBook will be available March 3, which seems plausible given the amount of work remaining, and that the print book will be available March 15. I suspect that the March 15 date is the date it ships from the printer, it might be a few days after that before it shows up in your local bookstore.

They are also saying that new chapters will be released via MEAP next week. I would guess at least two more, which would take us to the end of Part One. But I don’t actually know for sure.

Thanks for the very wonderful and supportive comments. It’s very exciting to finally have readers…

Noel

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On Feb 17, 2006, at 3:59 AM, Peter Damoc wrote:

On 2/17/06, Robin Dunn robin@alldunn.com wrote:

The pace of the book is extremely well balanced which should suit both
experienced and newbie wxPython programmers.

I’ve updated your comments a bit at
http://wiki.wxpython.org/index.cgi/wxPythonInAction

I’ve had the privilege to be one of the early reviewers of this book and what I can say is that it proved to be a very nice surprise. It packs an impressive amount of information and it delivers it at just the right pace. It can be used as a tool to learn wxPython by beginners just as well as it can be used as a reference by the more experienced programmer.

well, my opinion might be biased:
http://wiki.wxpython.org/index.cgi/RobinDunnFanClub
so don’t take my word for granted, check out the available chapters :wink:

Peter.

I’m on chapter 3 and it’s fantastic. As an author/co-author of about 10 books on Flash and ActionScript, I can say that you have done a great job communicating on the subject.Everything is crystal clear and very understandable, and moves along at a great pace. I’m hoping the next chapters are out before I finish 4!

Keith Peters

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From: Noel Rappin [mailto:noelrappin@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2006 4:15 PM
To: wxPython-users@lists.wxwidgets.org
Subject:
Re: [wxPython-users] wxPython in Action

For what it’s worth, Manning is now saying that the full eBook will be available March 3, which seems plausible given the amount of work remaining, and that the print book will be available March 15. I suspect that the March 15 date is the date it ships from the printer, it might be a few days after that before it shows up in your local bookstore.

They are also saying that new chapters will be released via MEAP next week. I would guess at least two more, which would take us to the end of Part One. But I don’t actually know for sure.

Thanks for the very wonderful and supportive comments. It’s very exciting to finally have readers…

Noel

On Feb 17, 2006, at 3:59 AM, Peter Damoc wrote:

On 2/17/06, ** Robin Dunn** <robin@alldunn.com > wrote:

  > The pace of the book is extremely well balanced which should suit both

experienced and newbie wxPython programmers.

  I've updated your comments a bit at

http://wiki.wxpython.org/index.cgi/wxPythonInAction

I've had the privilege to be one of the early reviewers of this book and what I can say is that it proved to be a very nice surprise. It packs an impressive amount of information and it delivers it at just the right pace. It can be used as a tool to learn wxPython by beginners just as well as it can be used as a reference by the more experienced programmer.

well, my opinion might be biased:

http://wiki.wxpython.org/index.cgi/RobinDunnFanClub
so don’t take my word for granted, check out the available chapters :wink:

Peter.