[Tutor] Re: Python Books

[Charlie Clark]

On 2002-09-03 at 23:26:06 [+0000], you wrote:
> Hello,
> 
>   I was wondering which books anyone would recommend for a beginner in 
>   Python programming?  I've browsed through some of the books -- but I'm 
>   not sure which might carry me through beginner to intermediate (or so) 
>   levels.  Thanks for the help.  (Sorry if this question has been asked a=
nd 
>   answered so many times already)
> 
Hi Jason,

I came to Python as complete beginner myself and can sympathise with you. I=
 
think I should make a plug for Alan Gauld's online/offline resource which i=
s 
listed with several others including Danny Yoo's introduction to IDLE
http://www.python.org/doc/Newbies.html
Both Alan and Danny are regulars on the list so you can ask them specific 
questions.

I very much enjoyed "Learning Python" by Mark Lutz & David Ascher. It's a 
great introduction to programming in general and explains the Python way ve=
ry 
well. There are exercises at the end of each chapter which is a good way to=
 
get started.

I've also just picked up "The Python Cookbook" which I've really enjoyed 
delving into because it discusses various approaches which helps one gain a=
n 
understanding of why people like to program in Python. I think I now nearly=
 
understand list comprehensions as a result!

Charlie
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