Re: Which Python Book?
- From: "R Dinger" <rrdinger@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:48:49 -0700
Hi Jim,
The fourth edition probably covers version 3, so that is a good choice.
If you have any questions I will try and help, but I still use version 2.6 so
my knowledge of version 3 is limited.
Richard
----- Original Message -----
From: Homme, James
To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 9:38 AM
Subject: RE: Which Python Book?
Hi Richard,
Thanks for the advice. They have the fourth edition of Learning Python, so
I'll grab that. I just found out that the Core Python book is about four years
old, so I thought it best to go with the newer book.
Jim
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From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of R Dinger
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 10:18 AM
To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Which Python Book?
Hi Jim,
I learned Python primarily through the "Learning Python" book by Mark Lutz
(and the on line tutorials). I currently have the third edition from BookShare
and I think it is a good introduction book. Note, however, that BookShare is
currently still having some technical problems with their programming books not
retaining proper code format like indentation. The last time I checked a month
or two ago this still has not been fixed.
The on-line book "Dive into Python" is also good for experienced programmers,
but sometimes assumes a lot. I believe there is also a new version of this
book that addresses version 3.x of Python, which most other books still do not
do.
I am unfamiliar with the "Core Python" book.
Richard
----- Original Message -----
From: Homme, James
To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 6:37 AM
Subject: Which Python Book?
Hi,
I have four days to use my tokens from Safari, and I have enough to get a
book. I was considering two books, but am open to getting a third. The first is
the newest Learning Python. The second is the latest Python Core Programming.
Which one should I get? If there's a better one for someone trying once again
to learn Python, what would it be?
Thanks.
Jim
Jim Homme,
Usability Services,
Phone: 412-544-1810
Skype: jim.homme
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