[Tutor] Python Programming Books

Alan Gauld alan.gauld at freenet.co.uk
Fri Jul 14 23:07:42 CEST 2006


> I don't know about others, but I think it might be of benefit if you
> could give an assessment that would include a description of the
> weaknesses of the book

> [I could be in a minority opinion here.  People like Kent, Alan,
> Danny, etc. should probably comment.]

I'm no expert since I've only browsed Wesley's book in a store
a few times but it seemed to be solid introductory material and
a fair reference. It gets good reviews from readers.

My only negative comment was that it was a very big book for
its content, mainly because the layout had a biggish font and
a lot of white space. But some folks like that. And I'd definitely
prefer too big a font over too small (cf Beasley's Essential 
Reference,
its just too small for comfort for my ageing eyes)

Alan G.




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