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
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
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!
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I'd like to second the recommendation for the Python Cookbook. As an
experienced programmer, you'll learn a lot by osmosis.
Michael
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> 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
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>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
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