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Parseltongue is the language of serpents
and those who can converse with them.
An individual who can speak Parseltongue
is known as a Parselmouth. It is a very
uncommon skill, and may be hereditary.
Nearly all known Parselmouths are
descended from Salazar Slytherin.
http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Parseltongue
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Python
Python is the language of the Python Interpreter
and those who can converse with it. An individual
who can speak Python is known as a Pythonista.
It is a very uncommon skill, and may be
hereditary. Nearly all known Pythonistas use
software initially developed by Guido van Rossum.
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Early Learner: Syntax Errors
• We need to learn the Python language so we can communicate our instructions to
Python. In the beginning we will make lots of mistakes and speak gibberish like
small children.
• When you make a mistake, the computer does not think you are “cute”. It says
“syntax error” - given that it knows the language and you are just learning it. It
seems like Python is cruel and unfeeling.
• You must remember that you are intelligent and can learn. The computer is simple
and very fast, but cannot learn. So it is easier for you to learn Python than for the
computer to learn English...
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Talking to Python