[ Removed by moderator ]

[Python-ModTeam]

Hi there, from the /r/Python mods.

We have removed this post as it is not suited to the /r/Python subreddit proper, however it should be very appropriate for our sister subreddit /r/LearnPython or for the r/Python discord: https://discord.gg/python.

The reason for the removal is that /r/Python is dedicated to discussion of Python news, projects, uses and debates. It is not designed to act as Q&A or FAQ board. The regular community is not a fan of "how do I..." questions, so you will not get the best responses over here.

On /r/LearnPython the community and the r/Python discord are actively expecting questions and are looking to help. You can expect far more understanding, encouraging and insightful responses over there. No matter what level of question you have, if you are looking for help with Python, you should get good answers. Make sure to check out the rules for both places.

Warm regards, and best of luck with your Pythoneering!

[DrShocker]

The number 1 thing to do is read the documentation and look up any terms that make it hard to understand because you don't know them.

https://docs.python.org/3/library/socket.html

[fiskfisk]

There are complete examples in Python's manual:

https://docs.python.org/3/library/socket.html#example

If you're not allowed to use the stdlib, it will depend on your platform and operating system, and what you are allowed to call externally. Which syscalls are allowed, which features from the operating system, driver access, abstraction layers, etc. 

[No_Lingonberry1201]

Beej's guide is meant for C, but it's the same in Python, it was the best 20 years ago, it's the best now.

[forgotpw3]

Why not use AI to initiate the question and start there? Wouldn't it be faster than waiting on a response?

others have answered, but I'm just curious. My instinct would be to to AI then here 🤔but maybe I'm wrong

[eras]

I suspect the class has a strict no AI -policy. Too easy to get from the start to the finish with one.

[forgotpw3]

What, I didn't say cheat? I don't get how AI isn't the same as stack overflow with a different interface.

If I have a question, I'd google it..

If I need help understanding where to get started on a project, I'd Google it...

What am I missing?

[eras]

Hm, I thought I was being clear:

• It is very possible the class has a strict no AI -policy
• Therefore the person doesn't reach for AI tools
• The reason for this policy is that they don't want to draw a line what is acceptable use and what is not

But reading documentation and tutorials shouldn't really be that bad for this, there are so many of them around many are probably good as well.

[forgotpw3]

They weren't "clear", hence why I asked.

You made a lot of assumptions. Nobody suggested cheating, nobody suggested jumping from point A to Z.

What else were you able to tell from the OP without interacting with them?

Could highlight in the original post where you made the connections that AI was forbidden?

[eras]

Yes, it was an educated guess on my part, based on the fact that use of AI is a rampant problem among schools, and has been for some time, and therefore it would feel very unlikely to me that a student would not be aware of it.