# Capture Counter Tag Last Value Before Reset **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [April 20, 2020, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/capture-counter-tag-last-value-before-reset/34048 "2020-04-20T13:45:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 7
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I recommend Python. Ignition scripting uses Jython, which is a Java implementation of Python. This means that you have access to the Java libraries on top of the 'standard Python' ones. Python is one of the easiest programming languages to learn. Tutorials abound for python in the interwebs, so there is a lot of information ripe for plucking. 🙂 [Udemy](https://www.udemy.com/topic/python/) has some nice online courses available. Be aware, most are Python 3, while Jython is at 2.7, and there are a few minor differences. We also have this thread of Favorite Resources: > [@Favorite Resources](http://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/favorite-resources/1108): > > Inductive Automation prides itself on building software centered around open and accessible technologies. Of course, this means that in order to be as effective as possible it is necessary to have a good understanding of these technologies. Outside resources such as books and websites can be invaluable. This thread is dedicated to sharing your favorite and most useful resource. To get things started, here are some books that are permanent fixtures on the desks here at Inductive Automation: Get… --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/capture-counter-tag-last-value-before-reset/34048)._