Lately I am studying python.
Lots of people say that python is great language, because using it can largely improve your development efficiency. And as a fact, many open source software are developed using python, from website to desktop application, and useful tools.
First, I study through the Python Tutorial and Dive Into Python. Through these materials, I learned the basis of the language and its library, and can write some interesting programs.
Second, I think it’s essential to study some web framework and some desktop apis. Django is good choice. Using it you can build a customized website quickly. I also plan to study PyGObject some time later.
Python is not only another language, it’s a large community. Join it , study the language, been a Happy Pythoner.
--- update at 8.12, 2012 --- Usually we use a text editor, for example vim or gedit, to write python code. However a more efficient way is to use a ide. And after several tries, I choose Wing IDE. Through using it, I can write/debug python code more quickly than before.