Re: Python Book for a C Programmer?
hi, take 'Pro Python' (by Marty Alchin) regards Michael * hsa...@gmail.com hsa...@gmail.com [2012-05-24 07:54]: I am trying to join an online class that uses python. I need to brush up on the language quickly. Is there a good book or resource that covers it well but does not have to explain what an if..then..else statement is? Thanks. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list -- Michael Poeltl Computational Materials Physics voice: +43-1-4277-51409 Univ. Wien, Sensengasse 8/12 fax: +43-1-4277-9514 (or 9513) A-1090 Wien, AUSTRIA cmp.mpi.univie.ac.at --- ubuntu-11.10 | vim-7.3 | python-3.2.2 | mutt-1.5.21 | elinks-0.12 --- -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: Python Book for a C Programmer?
Am 24.05.2012 01:45, schrieb hsa...@gmail.com: I am trying to join an online class that uses python. I need to brush up on the language quickly. Is there a good book or resource that covers it well but does not have to explain what an if..then..else statement is? First thing to check first is whether the online course uses Python 2 or Python 3. For Python 2, try starting at docs.python.org. There you will find library documentation, language specifications and also tutorials. Uli -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: Python Book for a C Programmer?
On May 23, 2012, at 7:45 PM, hsa...@gmail.com wrote: I am trying to join an online class that uses python. I need to brush up on the language quickly. Is there a good book or resource that covers it well but does not have to explain what an if..then..else statement is? Thanks. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list My preference is Python Essential Reference by Beazley. You can find it and several reviews here: http://www.amazon.com/Python-Essential-Reference-David-Beazley/dp/0672329786/ref=sr_1_1?s=booksie=UTF8qid=1337859988sr=1-1 -Bill -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: Python Book for a C Programmer?
On Wed, 23 May 2012 16:45:05 -0700, hsaziz wrote: I am trying to join an online class that uses python. I need to brush up on the language quickly. Is there a good book or resource that covers it well but does not have to explain what an if..then..else statement is? Thanks. Dive into python seems to be quite popular can be read online fro free -- If life gives you lemons, make lemonade. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: Python Book for a C Programmer?
On 2012-05-24, alister alister.w...@ntlworld.com wrote: On Wed, 23 May 2012 16:45:05 -0700, hsaziz wrote: I am trying to join an online class that uses python. I need to brush up on the language quickly. Is there a good book or resource that covers it well but does not have to explain what an if..then..else statement is? Thanks. Dive into python seems to be quite popular can be read online fro free Learning Python by Mark Lutz, from O'Reilly is a good one, I've been reading it and it also enforces a comparison between C programming and Python. However, it's focused on Python 2, but it also mentions Python 3 things in the text... -- Javier Novoa C. --- Posted via news://freenews.netfront.net/ - Complaints to n...@netfront.net --- -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: Python Book for a C Programmer?
On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 8:28 AM, Javier Novoa C. jsti...@invernalia.homelinux.net wrote: On 2012-05-24, alister alister.w...@ntlworld.com wrote: On Wed, 23 May 2012 16:45:05 -0700, hsaziz wrote: I am trying to join an online class that uses python. I need to brush up on the language quickly. Is there a good book or resource that covers it well but does not have to explain what an if..then..else statement is? Thanks. Dive into python seems to be quite popular can be read online fro free Learning Python by Mark Lutz, from O'Reilly is a good one, I've been reading it and it also enforces a comparison between C programming and Python. However, it's focused on Python 2, but it also mentions Python 3 things in the text... There is a new edition out, copyright 2010 if I recall correctly, that updates its coverage to Python 3.x, which is the book's primary focus, though it points out where 3.x syntax does not work in version 2.x. Cheers! boB -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: Python Book for a C Programmer?
On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 08:34:24AM -0500, boB Stepp wrote: On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 8:28 AM, Javier Novoa C. jsti...@invernalia.homelinux.net wrote: On 2012-05-24, alister alister.w...@ntlworld.com wrote: On Wed, 23 May 2012 16:45:05 -0700, hsaziz wrote: I am trying to join an online class that uses python. I need to brush up on the language quickly. Is there a good book or resource that covers it well but does not have to explain what an if..then..else statement is? Thanks. Dive into python seems to be quite popular can be read online fro free Learning Python by Mark Lutz, from O'Reilly is a good one, I've been reading it and it also enforces a comparison between C programming and Python. However, it's focused on Python 2, but it also mentions Python 3 things in the text... There is a new edition out, copyright 2010 if I recall correctly, that updates its coverage to Python 3.x, which is the book's primary focus, though it points out where 3.x syntax does not work in version 2.x. Cheers! boB Oh thanks! that I didn't knew... -- Javier Novoa C. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: Python Book for a C Programmer?
On 05/23/2012 07:45 PM, hsa...@gmail.com wrote: I am trying to join an online class that uses python. I need to brush up on the language quickly. Is there a good book or resource that covers it well but does not have to explain what an if..then..else statement is? Thanks. My opinion: Martelli's Python in a Nutshell is the KR of Python. Alas, it does discuss if statements, but it doesn't slap you silly with them. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Python Book for a C Programmer?
I am trying to join an online class that uses python. I need to brush up on the language quickly. Is there a good book or resource that covers it well but does not have to explain what an if..then..else statement is? Thanks. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: python book for a C programmer
On Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at 5:10 AM, Saurabh nirkh...@gmail.com wrote: For introduction I am thinking about 'Learning Python' and for reference I am thinking about 'Python Bible'. I need your suggestions on this. Thanks in advance -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list Here's another vote for Python in a Nutshell after the tutorial, it's an excellent read, and perfect for someone who has a bit of experience with other languages. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: python book for a C programmer
On Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:10:37 -0700 (PDT), Saurabh nirkh...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I am an experienced C programmer, I have done some perl code as well. But while thinking about large programs,I find perl syntax a hinderance. I read Eric Raymonds article reagrding python,(http:// www.linuxjournal.com/article/3882). I have a similar background, and I was pleased with this one: %A Alex Martelli %T Python in a nutshell %I O'Reilly %D 2003 Plus the excellent online docs. /Jorgen -- // Jorgen Grahn grahn@Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu \X/ snipabacken.se R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn! -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: python book for a C programmer
On Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 10:29 PM, Paul Rubin http wrote: Saurabh nirkh...@gmail.com writes: Hi all, I am an experienced C programmer, I have done some perl code as well. But while thinking about large programs,I find perl syntax a hinderance. I would say read the online tutorial, then Python in a Nutshell. Wholeheartedly seconded! Cheers, Chris -- I have a blog: http://blog.rebertia.com -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: python book for a C programmer
On Mar 14, 12:04 pm, Chris Rebert c...@rebertia.com wrote: On Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 10:29 PM, Paul Rubin http wrote: Saurabh nirkh...@gmail.com writes: Hi all, I am an experienced C programmer, I have done some perl code as well. But while thinking about large programs,I find perl syntax a hinderance. I would say read the online tutorial, then Python in a Nutshell. Wholeheartedly seconded! Cheers, Chris -- I have a blog:http://blog.rebertia.com Thanks a lot paul and chris. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: python book for a C programmer
On 3/13/2009 10:29 PM, Paul Rubin wrote: Saurabhnirkh...@gmail.com writes: Hi all, I am an experienced C programmer, I have done some perl code as well. But while thinking about large programs,I find perl syntax a hinderance. I would say read the online tutorial, then Python in a Nutshell. That exactly was what I did! I second that too. I knew only C/C++/Java fairly well before jumping into Python. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
python book for a C programmer
Hi all, I am an experienced C programmer, I have done some perl code as well. But while thinking about large programs,I find perl syntax a hinderance. I read Eric Raymonds article reagrding python,(http:// www.linuxjournal.com/article/3882). And it kind of convinced me to learn Python,I have searched comp.lang.python for books, but there is so much information available that I feel lost,Some site suggests a perticular book is verybad, whilesome other gives it a 5star rating. From all the posts/article I have understood that I need atleast 2 python books one from each of the 2 following categories, 1.introduction/tutorial 2.reference For introduction I am thinking about 'Learning Python' and for reference I am thinking about 'Python Bible'. I need your suggestions on this. Thanks in advance -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
Re: python book for a C programmer
Saurabh nirkh...@gmail.com writes: Hi all, I am an experienced C programmer, I have done some perl code as well. But while thinking about large programs,I find perl syntax a hinderance. I would say read the online tutorial, then Python in a Nutshell. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
