The author learned Python because they found C/C++ cryptic. They spent time with Python because it improved code readability and saved time. The author stuck with Python because it helped quickly prototype ideas. They enjoyed Python because it was hassle-free and there was plenty of help available. With C, the author's programs were limited to terminals but Python allowed going from no experience to web development quickly. The author was also motivated to learn Python because it is widely used in industry by companies like Google and startups.

1. How I forgot iostream
the story of a C(++) ten-point-someone

2. How I forgot iostream
@SarupBanskota
the story of a C(++) ten-point-someone

3. Some Python a
day keeps the
semicolons
away;

4. Some Python a
day keeps the
semicolons
away;

5. I started to learn Python because
I thought C/C++ was cryptic. I
spent time on it because its
impact on code readability was
impressive and saved my time.

6. I know C; why
trouble me?

7. I know C; why
trouble me?

8. I started to learn Python because
I thought C/C++ was cryptic. I
spent time on it because its
impact on code readability was
impressive and saved my time.
I stuck with it because it would
quickly help me prototype.
I loved it more because it was
hassle free, and there was help.

9. If all you have is
a hammer, every
problem looks
like a nail.

10. If all you have is
a hammer, every
problem looks
like a nail.

11. I started to learn Python because
I thought C/C++ was cryptic. I
spent time on it because its
impact on code readability was
impressive and saved my time.
I stuck with it because it would
quickly help me prototype.
I loved it more because it was
hassle free, and there was help.
With the C I knew, my programs
stayed at the terminal and had
nasty graphics. With Python, I
went from 0 to web in no time!

12. Okay, so who uses
Python? I have
better things to do
than just write lab
programs.

13. Okay, so who uses
Python? I have
better things to do
than just write lab
programs.

14. I started to learn Python because
I thought C/C++ was cryptic. I
spent time on it because its
impact on code readability was
impressive and saved my time.
I stuck with it because it would
quickly help me prototype.
I loved it more because it was
hassle free, and there was help.
With the C I knew, my programs
stayed at the terminal and had
nasty graphics. With Python, I
went from 0 to web in no time!
It felt good to know Python skills
are wanted. Google uses it, and
so do so many of the world’s
nicest and newest startups.

15. You should learn it
too! It’s great to
prototype, to build
something good
and quick, and
there’s help!

16. You should learn it
too! It’s great to
prototype, to build
something good
and quick, and
there’s help!

17. I started to learn Python because
I thought C/C++ was cryptic. I
spent time on it because its
impact on code readability was
impressive and saved my time.
I stuck with it because it would
quickly help me prototype.
I loved it more because it was
hassle free, and there was help.
With the C I knew, my programs
stayed at the terminal and had
nasty graphics. With Python, I
went from 0 to web in no time!
It felt good to know Python skills
are wanted. Google uses it, and
so do so many of the world’s
nicest and newest startups.
I love Python
because it can do
everything I need.
Even make toast ;)

18. thanks
Chris for the illustrations; PSF for the awesome language