[Tutor] Query about getattr used as a dispatcher

[Kent Johnson]

raghu raghu wrote:
> i am following 'dive into python' for learning.  i dont know whether i am following the right book. as i 
> am a beginner is it right  to follow this book?or is there any other 
> book which is best for beginners?

I don't think Dive Into Python is a great book for beginners. In my 
opinion the book is too focused on advanced features.

You might want to try one of these tutorials:
http://wiki.python.org/moin/BeginnersGuide/NonProgrammers

or one of these books:
http://effbot.org/pyfaq/tutor-what-are-some-good-books-on-python.htm

Kent