Python Learning Resources

Cluster focuses on recommendations for books, tutorials, and online resources to learn Python, especially for beginners, with 'Learn Python the Hard Way' being the most frequently suggested.

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jmmcd Apr 10, 2013 View on HN

How about "Learn Python the Hard Way"?

vxxzy Dec 19, 2017 View on HN

Go grab "Learn Python the Hard Way" [1][1]: https://learnpythonthehardway.org/

sdfjkl Feb 23, 2012 View on HN

Book recommendation: http://learnpythonthehardway.org/

Read "How to Think Like a Computer Scientist", at least the first chapters and see if it works for you:http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english3e/Good luck with your learning.

mickeyp Apr 10, 2022 View on HN

Not a book, but you might like my site https://www.inspiredpython.com/

clyfe Nov 8, 2011 View on HN

I like "A Byte of Python"http://www.ibiblio.org/swaroopch/byteofpython/read/

jfdi Aug 9, 2013 View on HN

Cool. I'd suggest you start here: http://learnpythonthehardway.org/book/

idoescomputers Jul 6, 2013 View on HN

I am in the same position and have the same question. Have you tried following Learn Python the Hard Way or reading "Think Python: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist"? Those are to very good resources for learning Python. I would also recommend you try reading up on data structures and algorithms. What's your programming background? Do you know any other programming languages?

hodwik Feb 18, 2016 View on HN

If you decide to learn Python, I'd suggest going through the Learn Python the Hard Way book. It's excellent.

fraXis Aug 9, 2011 View on HN

What Python book do you recommend for someone who wants to start learning the language? Thanks.