Micah Elliott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Oct 26, John Salerno wrote:
> > Hi all. I'm fairly new to programming and I thought I'd like to try
> > Python. I'm trying to decide between these two books:
> >
> > Learning Python (O'Reilly)
> > Beginning Python: From Novice to Professional (APress)
I suggest you widen your search and you take a look at Chris Fehily's
Python book. It is one of Peachpit Press's Visual Quickstart Guide
books. The reason I suggest this book is it provides a lot more short
examples of basic Python code than the two in your list.
Howard
John Salerno wrote:
> Hi
Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I should mention that I misspoke
when I said I'm new to programming. I've actually been learning C# for
the past few months, and I'm fairly familiar with a lot of programming
basics. I just wanted to make sure no one recommended an "Expert" level
book! :)
Many different opinions on books. But if you are learning programming
and learning Python, you can't beat the online book: How To Think Like
A Computer Scientist: Learning Pythong
http://www.ibiblio.org/obp/thinkCSpy/
It's concise and well-written.
rd
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On Oct 26, John Salerno wrote:
> Hi all. I'm fairly new to programming and I thought I'd like to try
> Python. I'm trying to decide between these two books:
>
> Learning Python (O'Reilly)
> Beginning Python: From Novice to Professional (APress)
Consider first reading the tutorial. If you prefer
Both of these books are great. Youc an't go wrong with either one.
The Beginning Python has an itroduction to the language and then also
some projects. Learning Python doens't have projects but is a great
introduction to the language.
Ron
John Salerno wrote:
> Hi all. I'm fairly new to programmin
Correction: LP covers 2.3. The other covers 2.4.
John Salerno wrote:
> Hi all. I'm fairly new to programming and I thought I'd like to try
> Python. I'm trying to decide between these two books:
>
> Learning Python (O'Reilly)
> Beginning Python: From Novice to Professional (APress)
>
> and I
Hi all. I'm fairly new to programming and I thought I'd like to try
Python. I'm trying to decide between these two books:
Learning Python (O'Reilly)
Beginning Python: From Novice to Professional (APress)
and I was hoping you might have some suggestions. LP seems to be a good
intro, but the othe
