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 K&R 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
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. > wrote: > > On 2012-05-24, alister 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 Thu, May 24, 2012 at 8:28 AM, Javier Novoa C. wrote: > On 2012-05-24, alister 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 2012-05-24, alister 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 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 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=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1337859988&sr=1-1 -Bill -- 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?
hi, take 'Pro Python' (by Marty Alchin) regards Michael * 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
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 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:10:37 -0700 (PDT), Saurabh 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 R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn! -- 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 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 3/13/2009 10:29 PM, Paul Rubin wrote: Saurabh 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
Re: python book for a C programmer
On Mar 14, 12:04 pm, Chris Rebert wrote: > On Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 10:29 PM, Paul Rubin wrote: > > Saurabh 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 Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 10:29 PM, Paul Rubin wrote: > Saurabh 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
Saurabh 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
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
