[Tutor] Python Books...*

[Kaushal Shriyan]

On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 2:39 PM, Alan Gauld <alan.gauld at btinternet.com> wrote:
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> "Srinidhi Rao" <srinidhi.rx at gmail.com> wrote
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>> I am a beginner here want to explore python,
>
> Hi, are you a beginner to programming or just to Python?
> There are many good books for those converting from other languages,
> there are not so many for those starting from scratch.
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>> To Start with which is the best book to get a hang of what python is and
>> also provide some distinction between the Python 2.6 and 3.x...
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> Most books deal with one otr the other, I don't know of any that
> compare the two. My online tutorlial is availavble for both and by
> comparing versions you would get some idea. But the best way
> is to read the Python v3 "Whats New" pages...
>
>> If this question is relevant can any one suggest which book to refer for
>> the
>> DataStructures(preferably in C) to have some backdrop.
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> I'm not sure what you are looking for here. Python and C data
> structures are very different. Python works at a much higher level,
> abstract concept and C works at a low level, close to memory.
>
> Finally, do you explicitly want dead tree books or Kindle type e-books
> or are you OK with web based resources?

Hi Alan

> Finally, do you explicitly want dead tree books or Kindle type e-books
> or are you OK with web based resources?

What exactly is dead tree book. sounds interesting

Thanks

Kaushal