Re: Whats the best Python Book for me

2005-05-03 Thread Nick Vargish
I would recommend starting with the official tutorial to get a feel for the nuts-and-bolts syntax of Python. Once you've worked your way through that (probably not more than an afternoon), pick up a copy of the Python Cookbook. Since you're an experienced programmer, I think the Cookbook will help

Re: Whats the best Python Book for me

2005-05-01 Thread Luis M. Gonzalez
For someone expereinced like you, I recommend "Dive into Python". It is available online. There's also a very good tutorial which is aimed to both, beginners and experienced programmers, that can give you a very complete and high level overview of the python language: "A byte of Python". Also avail

Re: Whats the best Python Book for me

2005-05-01 Thread Baishampayan
Hi, In my opinion, Mark Pilgrim's great book Dive Into Python is the best suited for somebody who already knows some programming. The book is a truly free book and is available in a wide range of formats. You can get it here http://diveintopython.org/ Enjoy! -bg- -- http://mail.python.org/mailman

Re: Whats the best Python Book for me

2005-05-01 Thread Michael Hartl
I'd like to second the recommendation for the Python Cookbook. As an experienced programmer, you'll learn a lot by osmosis. Michael -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list

Re: Whats the best Python Book for me

2005-05-01 Thread Ivan Van Laningham
Hi All-- > On Sun, 01 May 2005 20:18:39 GMT, John Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >I already know C/C++ programming and now wish to learn Python to do > >scripting for some games that are coming out. What book would you recommend. > > > >I am thinking Teach Your Self Python in 24 Hours is proba

Re: Whats the best Python Book for me

2005-05-01 Thread Aahz
In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, John Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >I already know C/C++ programming and now wish to learn Python to do >scripting for some games that are coming out. What book would you >recommend. > >I am thinking Teach Your Self Python in 24 Hours is probably the best >place

Re: Whats the best Python Book for me

2005-05-01 Thread Jp Calderone
On Sun, 01 May 2005 20:18:39 GMT, John Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I already know C/C++ programming and now wish to learn Python to do scripting for some games that are coming out. What book would you recommend. I am thinking Teach Your Self Python in 24 Hours is probably the best place to sta