Setting out the basics of utilizing Python scripts inside of Autodesk Maya, Zeth Willie provides a nice overview for being more familiar with the way that Python will work over Maya’s MEL scripting environment.
Two parter that covers some of the basics of python in maya for those who have a bit less technical experience
In this two part look Zeth describes the basics of using Python scripts in Maya, and with the second, takes a look at adding python paths from Maya, using the help and sys.modules to learn more about issues that may occur with scripts, what pyc files are, aliasing, and creating packages to complete a great overview.
