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Learn Python Interactive Tutorial
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Learnpython.org is an easy non-intimidating way to get introduced to python. The website takes the same approach used on the popular `Try Ruby <http://tryruby.org/>`_ website, it has an interactive python interpreter built into the site that allows you to go through the lessons without having to install Python locally.
Learnpython.org is an easy non-intimidating way to get introduced to python.
The website takes the same approach used on the popular `Try Ruby <http://tryruby.org/>`_
website, it has an interactive python interpreter built into the site that
allows you to go through the lessons without having to install Python locally.
`Learn Python <http://www.learnpython.org/>`_
Learn Python the Hard Way
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This is an excellent beginner programmer's guide to Python. It covers "hello world" from the console to the web.
This is an excellent beginner programmer's guide to Python. It covers "hello
world" from the console to the web.
`Learn Python the Hard Way <http://learnpythonthehardway.org/book/>`_
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Crash into Python
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Also known as *Python for Programmers with 3 Hours*, this guide gives experienced developers from other languages a crash course on Python.
Also known as *Python for Programmers with 3 Hours*, this guide gives
experienced developers from other languages a crash course on Python.
`Crash into Python <http://stephensugden.com/crash_into_python/>`_
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Dive Into Python 3
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dive Into Python 3 is a good book for those ready to jump in to Python 3. It's a
good read if you are moving from Python 2 to 3 or if you already have some
Dive Into Python 3 is a good book for those ready to jump in to Python 3. It's
a good read if you are moving from Python 2 to 3 or if you already have some
experience programming in another language.
`Dive Into Python 3 <http://diveintopython3.ep.io/>`_
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Think Python: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Think Python attempts to give an introduction to basic concepts in computer science through the
use of the python language. The focus was to create a book with plenty of exercises, minimal jargon and
a section in each chapter devoted to the subject of debugging.
Think Python attempts to give an introduction to basic concepts in computer
science through the use of the python language. The focus was to create a book
with plenty of exercises, minimal jargon and a section in each chapter devoted
to the subject of debugging.
While exploring the various features available in the python language the author weaves in various design
patterns and best practices.
While exploring the various features available in the python language the
author weaves in various design patterns and best practices.
The book also includes several case studies which have the reader explore the topics discussed in the book
in greater detail by applying those topics to real-world examples. Case studies include assignments in GUI
and Markov Analysis.
The book also includes several case studies which have the reader explore the
topics discussed in the book in greater detail by applying those topics to
real-world examples. Case studies include assignments in GUI and Markov
Analysis.
`Think Python <http://greenteapress.com/thinkpython/html/index.html>`_
Python Koans
Python Koans
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Python Koans is a port of Edgecase's Ruby Koans. It uses a test-driven approach, q.v. TEST DRIVEN DESIGN SECTION
to provide an interactive
tutorial teaching basic python concepts. By fixing assertion statements that fail in a test script, this
provides sequential steps to learning python.
Python Koans is a port of Edgecase's Ruby Koans. It uses a test-driven
approach, q.v. TEST DRIVEN DESIGN SECTION to provide an interactive tutorial
teaching basic python concepts. By fixing assertion statements that fail in a
test script, this provides sequential steps to learning python.
For those used to languages and figuring out puzzles on their own, this can be a fun, attractive option.
For those new to python and programming, having an additional resource or reference will be helpful.
For those used to languages and figuring out puzzles on their own, this can be
a fun, attractive option. For those new to python and programming, having an
additional resource or reference will be helpful.
`Python Koans <http://bitbucket.org/gregmalcolm/python_koans>`_
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Python in a Nutshell
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Python in a Nutshell, written by Alex Martelli, covers most cross-platform python's usage,
from its syntax to built-in libraries to advanced topics such as writing C extensions.
Python in a Nutshell, written by Alex Martelli, covers most cross-platform
python's usage, from its syntax to built-in libraries to advanced topics such
as writing C extensions.