Python Programming Books?
I have been getting ready to learn programming for a long time, installed a GNU/Linux operating system, learnt the ins and outs but I think it is time to pick up a book and learn to now program. I have never actually programmed before only dabbed into XHTML so do take it in mind that I need a book that could slowly progress me into the fundamentals of programming. I chose Python as my first programming language from hearing the praise it got for elegant design and mainly the managment of the excessive underlingy pins of machine resources and for it to teach you the creative parts. So now i'm hear to use all of your collective expertise for the ideal book for a beginning programming who want's to start with python. Your help is greatly appreciated. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
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Thanks, if you don't mind could I have a small personal description on the quality of the books (pros, cons). I also am interested if anyone has used "Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science" and if I could be given a detailes evaluation about it. Thanks again. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
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Thanks vbgunz that was the reply I was looking for! Do you think it is wise to hold back for a 3rd edition? My 1:47 pm message was a reply to Rony Steelandt. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
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I borrowed Learning Python 2nd edtion from a library once and it felt condensed with information and I didn't think I could start with it "yet" as I want a book made for a beginner programmer and I don't think Learning Python 2nd edtion is made for my audience. I want something that explains programming fundamentals and explains it in general while also showing the reason in practise and from reading some free PDF's of "Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science" I think it fit the bill perfectly, I would have it already but i'm only 15 and my dad is a bit weary of using his credit card online :-). -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
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If you don't mind could you send me an email to my address, John Salerno, and tell me whether "Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science" was good. Email preferably because it will take you a while to finish the book >500 pages and I probably won't look back on this topic. Thanks! -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
