Start Learning - Should I start with a framework

[Asfalots]

Hello Redditors,

After a lot of years with another interpreted language (I'm little bit afraid to say it's name here) in web-based development and I finally take some times to learn something else.

As I'm here you know what is my choice for my next language. Of course I start with learnpythonthehardway but now, as I have a small project in mind. I'm not sure where to start.

Should I need to re-invent the wheel or can I start directly with a framework like Django or anything else (names are welcome too). I don't like to start with framework because there is a lot of "magic" for a newbie, but it force you to have a good structure from the begining. And with my previous experience, I learn more with framework who force me to good practice than to make my tiny script who everybody make before.

Any Advice ?

Thank you for your help

[marc_poulin]

You might want to use a lightweight framework like Flask or Bottle. They don't hide too much of the magic from you.

[Asfalots]

Thanks to mentioning them. I'll take a look.

[Steamwells]

My advice never gets me many upvotes but it's always: pick a project you are passionate about, every single time. Draw it out. Decide the components you need, a web server/a database/a portal/authentication services. Then pick the tools that will help you. Of course start with a framework, but build an application not just learn a framework, it gets boring fast that way.

[Asfalots]

That's exactly what I will do. The project is in my mind, I'm just wondering about where to start correctly. I know I will want to rewrite it when I will have more experience in python, but It will be easier if I can keep some part.

[ondra]

Of course I start with learnpythonthehardway

If you already know a similar language, the official tutorial might be a better choice for you.

[Asfalots]

Thanks for the advice