I want to learn Python for Maya. I am a complete noob at programming and anything coding. Where should I start? Suggestions on interactive tutorials other than codeacademy? THANKS! :)

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I want to learn Python for Maya.  I am a complete noob at programming and anything coding.  Where should I start?  Suggestions on interactive tutorials other than codeacademy? THANKS! :)

rsmith6559 · Answer

To be honest, it seems in the couple of tests that I did that MEL is a faster executing language.  Unless your going to be doing stuff that requires a full programming language, MEL is very possibly a better use of your time.

There are some tutorials at www.python.org

anonymous · Answer

Ohhh....ok thanks!!! :]

anonymous · Answer

Second that. If you are a complete noob at programming you should start with MEL. A fast way to learn it is to study other ppl's code at some places like creativecrash or smth. Also check out PyMEL. It's a prettier integration of python and MEL

anonymous · Answer

I also suggest, for a more complete knowledge, ocw. http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-computer-science/6-00sc-introduction-to-computer-science-and-programming-spring-2011/