Recommendation for a C++ or Python beginner?

[deFEd]

I have some experience in MATLAB and basic PowerShell scripts (working for IT industry), but I have not programmed/coded/scripted for a while. I have used Fortran in the past, but my knowledge is very limited in Fortran.

I have gone through several posts on QuantNet and came up with a list of websites.

http://www.benvanvliet.net/Downloads/CPP with Financial Applications_01_13_2011.pdf
http://isocpp.org/get-started
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/388242/the-definitive-c-book-guide-and-list

I have no experience in financial modeling, so anything that starts from the basic is what I am looking for. If there are better resources for learning C++ or Python, please share them in your comments. Also, I am not exactly sure if I should study C++ first or Python first, so your opinion on this matter would be very helpful. I am willing to commit myself for learning new programming languages. Your feedback would be truly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Fer Carranza]

Hi,

See this thread (especially Polter's answer for resources on Python), also it's an interesting conversation.

https://www.quantnet.com/threads/necessary-to-learn-c.15041/page-3