New to Python

[buffalochicken]

I've been learning to program in python for about a month now in school, what I am asking is, is it similar to AS3 or any other languages, because I'd like to know where I can improve my skills in python in my spare time rather than just in school. Also, can you make a pixel game in python, thanks.

[Diki]

At 3/2/13 11:01 PM, buffalochicken wrote: is it similar to AS3 or any other languages

No. Python shares a few features in common with AS3 and other C-likes, but it is not at all a C-like language, and as a whole is very different from AS3.

At 3/2/13 11:01 PM, buffalochicken wrote: because I'd like to know where I can improve my skills in python in my spare time rather than just in school.

Best way is to practice, practice, practice. Just think of something fun to make, and then make it. It's difficult to recommend projects since I don't know what your interests are, but you could make a text adventure or ASCII-art game, or use Flask to develop a website, or use Twisted to make something that implements socket connections (such as a chat program).
You could also give Learn Python the Hard Way a read; it's a great book.

If you're looking for languages to learn that are similar to Python you can't go wrong with Ruby. It has pretty similar syntax and behaviour to Python, and it's also an excellent language.

At 3/2/13 11:01 PM, buffalochicken wrote: Also, can you make a pixel game in python, thanks.

Yes. You can use PyGame to make games with. You can't get very great performance though since Python was never really intended for game development.