Open thread, September 22-28, 2014

Gunnar_Zarncke

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I know some python (took Udacity classes -- Building a Search Engine, Into AI, etc). Can solve some project Euler problems.

If patient, start by doing something easier.

Programs which don't talk to complex services are vastly simpler to write than programs which do. Typically, CS classes will build up with an escalating series of toy problems; there are good reasons for this. Additionally, Project Euler problems are more dependent on mathematical problem solving than high-level understanding of programming.

If impatient... well, you might be able to find cheat sheets on Stack Overflow, but quite frankly I'd give you a <20% chance of success until you can understand FB's developer page.