Learning Python, 3rd Edition by Mark Lutz
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Book Reviews of Learning Python, 3rd Edition
Book Review: THE Definitive Python Learning Tool
Summary: 5 Stars
'Learning Python' is one of those rare books that is an absolute MUST BUY. If you want to learn Python or want to become a better Python developer, this book is essential... E-SSEN-TIAL.
The author Mark Lutz is the guru of Python and he bares his Python-loving soul in this book. Covering 29 chapters, you will go from the basics of the history of the language and main uses to all the goodies that you would expect. Declaring variables, conditional branches, types, strings, documentation, functions, modules, OOP, database access, it's all here and is it ever goooood.
I was going to go into more detail about why you should buy this book but I'm stopping here. You came to this page because you are going to program in Python or want to learn more about it right? Buy the book and get coding!!!
***** HIGHEST POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION
Book Review: Good for newcomers
Summary: 5 Stars
As a ASIC Validation Engineer I need to write many scripts on daily basis. I use Perl for that. Never worked with Python before. I don't have any idea about OOP as well. My knowledge is limited to Verilog/VHDL and C. So I have decided to learn Python to get more flexibility in my job. I tried with many books but none of those are user friendly. If you have previous scripting knowledge and if you want to learn Python very quickly then this is the book for you. I think the best way is to translate your code into Python and then see the magic. I don't recommend this if you don't have good reading habit. Otherwise 5 star for me!Book Review: Excellent primer on Python
Summary: 5 Stars
Compared to other Python guides I have used this one is the best. As always, O'Reilly has produced a great guide that can be approached either as a starting manual or an in-depth technical manual and reference. Although my time devoted to it has been limited everything it has taught so far has 'sunk in' far more than some of the other guides and on-line tutorials. Overall, I definitely recommend this guide for either software developers who want a platform for creating powerful applications (hopefully free software under the GPL!) or quick scripting in GNU/Linux environments.Book Review: Great Book For Experienced Programmers in Other Languages
Summary: 5 Stars
After getting a review copy of Learning Python, 3rd edition, I had forgot how much really great material was in the book. If you are interested in learning about Python 2.6 and Python 3000, and have some experience with Programming in another language this is an excellent book.
This book is not a reference book like the excellent Python Essential Reference, but more of a example driven guide through features of the language. I would pick this book up even if you know Python, as it covers new language features that have not been documented in some books.
Book Review: Excellent Book
Summary: 5 Stars
This book could not have better introduced Python in a clear and easy to understand manner. True, it is not exactly an interesting read, but as you plow through, you learn more than you thought possible. I have read several books on programming languages, and even the series that try to add humor and spice to the content do not teach as well as this book. I just oredered the "sequel" of sorts, Programming Python. I look forward to another great lesson in this fabulous language.