"Programming Python" still worthwhile?

[Joseph Robertson]

If you feel you have to buy a book on Python, then get "Learning Python".  As
an experienced LumberJack, er Pythoner, I must say that Mark and his cohorts
writing style is much improved over "Programming Python".  I've been at Python
for several years, written apps, com objects, lots of stuff.  LP is a very
good, insightful and useful read.

Joe


Rick Robino wrote:

> Greetings,
>
> I've been watching this group for some time and just now getting warm to
> Python. Looking at source examples has been great, but for completeness'
> sake I'd like to get more of the "why" maybe found in a book. Since Python
> is at 1.5.2 and people are talking about 2.0 as if it's around the corner,
> I was wondering if anyone here could give me some advice as to whether or
> not "Programming Python" is useful, if the current edition is still
> current, if I should wait for the "Learning Python", or if I should use
> some other resources.
>
> I expect to come up to speed fairly quickly and I'm just looking for
> those fundamental insights into OOP and Python that can build up the
> kind of inuition and understanding one needs in order to "get
> comfortable" connecting/creating the dots. Currently I only program
> small - medium programs in C and shell (Korn). Any sage pointers to
> resources?
>
> TIA,
>
> --Rick
>                          ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> Rick Robino                                  rrobino at wavedivision.com