Where to start?

[febs]

hi.
i'd like to develop a little python script for autorunning media if there's some in the drive when xbmc fires up, and for running a fixed playlist if the drive is empty.
how can be a good point to start without loosing time with something not needed for such script?
thank you very much for every hint.

[Hullebulle]

i think that better fits into the "python scripts development" forum. :)
orrect me if i am wrong.

[febs]

sorry, i wasn't aware of that section of the forum.