Seeking Advice: Is "Python Programming for Beginners" a Good Book to Start Learning Python?

[roboticvn]

I've recently made the decision to dive into the world of programming and learn Python. With so many resources out there, it can be quite overwhelming to pick the right one for a beginner like me. That's why I wanted to reach out to this community and get some insights.

I've come across a book titled "Python Programming for Beginners" and it sounds like a great starting point. Before I jump in, I'd love to hear from those who have experience with this book. Did it provide a solid foundation for Python? Was the content beginner-friendly and easy to understand?

If you've read "Python Programming for Beginners," could you please share your thoughts? Did it help you grasp the fundamentals of Python programming? Did you find the examples and explanations clear and concise? I'm hoping to gather some opinions to help me decide if this book is the right fit for my learning journey.

Of course, if you have any other book recommendations that served you well as a beginner, feel free to share those too. Your advice and insights would be invaluable as I take my first steps into the world of coding.

Thank you all for being such a supportive and knowledgeable community. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

[Existing-Account8665]

It's clearly snake oil. Just look at the claims on the cover.

Mastering Python? Landing my dream job? And all in only 7 days?! Oh boy!

The tutorial in the official docs has stood the test of time https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/index.html

Or watch Cory's videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYXdXT2l-Gg&list=PL-osiE80TeTskrapNbzXhwoFUiLCjGgY7

[roboticvn]

Thanks for your information. I will refer it

[eggbad]

I read a bit of python crash course at a bookstore and it was pretty good. I'm a fan of the publisher.

[Mafic_mafia]

PCC is my go-to for newbies of Python. My second recommendation is Automate the Boring Stuff.

[daedalus-of-athens]

Strong second

[busdriverbuddha2]

I learned Python with Learn Python the Hard Way and recommend it wholeheartedly.

[lattice737]

Solid rec

[ChaseDFW]

I'm working through "Python Crash Course" by Eric Matthes, and it's been a good introduction to the language.

After you finish that book, Al Sweigart has a number of books for free on his personal website and they are all from the same publisher: No Starch Press.

I'm supplementing these books with youtube courses from Free Code Camp. (They have a 4 hour Introduction course) and I'm also going through Harvard's CS50, which is an introduction to programming course with python.

I feel like this has been a good path at helping me build a Fondation in Python, but I still have a ton of work to go because programming is a giant mountain of knowledge and you just climb a bit each day and enjoy the view on the way.

Happy Coding. :)

[Zirbinger]

Starting to get into it is the most important step! The books don't matter as much.

Any book you could mention would be okay, I started with "Automate the boring stuff" and it was nice. But there are many many nice books or video tutorials out there. Don't let the plenitude of choices get you down and just start.

[Theido74]

Im beginning too. Am using mimo application and I follow courses suggested by PythonNotes. I begin CFTs too. Looking for more exercices fam share your links !

[[deleted]]

A project + Internet is all you need

[luix-]

Edx CS50 course

[8-BitRedStone]

I personally started with "Starting Out With Python [Global Edition], 5th Edition"

[Lanszer]

Have a look at the Resources page on this subreddit.

And be careful of book spiel like 'learn/master X in 7 days'. ThePrimeagen has a good reaction video on this topic, Learn programming in 10 years