+1 on diveintopython. It was my first Python resource also, seems to hold my attention better than some other programming books I've read. Hits the sweet spot of explaining just enough without belaboring the point. -JP
On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 2:12 PM, kinetifex <[email protected]> wrote: > Here's a free online python book I found to be very helpful when I was > first learning python. > > http://diveintopython.org > > -Andrew > > On Aug 8, 12:58 pm, Justin <[email protected]> wrote: > > A lot of people recommend O'Reilly books, but when I started learning > > python, the guys around me told me to get this one instead: > http://www.amazon.com/Python-Chris-Fehily/dp/0201748843/ref=sr_1_2?s=... > > > > This is the new edition which I have not seen yet: > http://www.amazon.com/Python-Visual-QuickStart-Guide-2nd/dp/032158544... > > > > What I liked about this book is it gives you very clear and concrete > > information, followed by examples. And it tells you exactly what you > > need to know. For python, its alot better than the OReilly book > > > > On Aug 8, 11:25 am, Vasilis Papadiamantopoulos > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Thank you about the blog! It seems quite fruitful! > > > However, I would like to purchase a hardcopy of a textbook... It > > > sounds a little old fashioned but If someone has something in mind > > > please fell free to suggest! > > > > > Best > > > > > Vas > > > > > On 8/6/11, Martin La Land Romero <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > Besides from all the free stuff out there, this intro by Chad Vernon > did > > > > help me a lot. > > > > > > > http://www.chadvernon.com/blog/resources/python-scripting-for-maya-ar... > > > > > > Enjoy > > > > > > On Sat, Aug 6, 2011 at 11:29 AM, VA(rch)S > > > > <[email protected]>wrote: > > > > > >> Hi to all! > > > >> I am new to programming in python, and even though I am capable of > > > >> doing stuff in maya with it seems to me that I am now doing it in > the > > > >> proper way. Most probably I am not working on a Object Oriented > > > >> Programming way. > > > > > >> Do you have any books to sugest in order to get a grasp on the OOP > > > >> let's say style? > > > > > >> Thank you all in advance! > > > > > >> vas > > > > > >> -- > > > >> view archives:http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya > > > >> change your subscription settings: > > > >>http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya/subscribe > > > > > > -- > > > > Martin La Land Romero > > > >www.martinromerovfx.com > > > >http://martinromerovfx.blogspot.com/ > > > > [email protected] > > > > (415)261-2172 > > > > > > -- > > > > view archives:http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya > > > > change your subscription settings: > > > >http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya/subscribe > > > > > -- > > > Sent from my mobile device > > > > > Vasilis papadiamantopoulos > > > Licenced Architect (TEE-TCG) > > > PhD Scholar in Architecture | AUTh GR > > > M Arch | UPenn USA > > > Dipl Arch Eng | AUTH GR > > > > > site: 33b Karavangeli St. | city: Kastoria | code: 52100 | country: > Greece > > > tel/fax: +30.246.702.4171 | cell: +30.697.462.0005 > > > e-mail: [email protected]| web:www.varchs.com|skype: vp_varchs > > > > > please consider the environment before printing this e-mail > > -- > view archives: http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya > change your subscription settings: > http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya/subscribe > -- John Patrick 404-242-2675 [email protected] http://www.canyourigit.com -- view archives: http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya change your subscription settings: http://groups.google.com/group/python_inside_maya/subscribe
