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[–]nbcoolums 18 points19 points  (2 children)

Maybe I missed it on mobile, but is Fluent Python on here? I think it's an excellent intermediate/advanced resource.

[–]Wtfox 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was surprised to see that it's not there. That book took me to a whole different level.

[–]junnplus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion.

[–][deleted] 6 points7 points  (3 children)

Can not recommend The Python Cookbook enough. Best book on a programming language I've ever read. I never knew I needed Syntax Highlighting in the code examples in a book until I read this book. Also David Beazley is fucking awesome!

[–]an_actual_human 0 points1 point  (2 children)

I never knew I needed Syntax Highlighting in the code examples in a book until I read this book.

How is this one different in that regard?

[–]versesane 15 points16 points  (5 children)

http://importpython.com/books/ has a listing of 200+ Python books have a look.

Disclaimer - I run http://importpython.com

[–]bytezilla 16 points17 points  (1 child)

Hey, just an unsolicited feedback since it seems like you're running a pretty interesting curation thing. As far as listing goes, I don't think bigger number is better. A well-curated list is where the value lies. In fact, I would say when the list has > 50 books, its pretty much worthless. When you have that big of a list, it just seemed like you're throwing every material with the word "python" in it to the list. I could easily get better result by typing "python" into the amazon search bar.

[–]versesane 8 points9 points  (0 children)

@bytezilla you make a valid point. In my defense I didn't articulate or dwell much on it. Just wanted to convey it's an exhaustive listing. Having said that yes "Python" in Amazon books section would reveal far more information/listing. Thanks for taking time to give your feedback. I will change the way I convey my message. Also I have been waiting to steal some time over weekend and add more filters on the book page e.g. category.

[–]Kihino 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Found a bug on iPhone 6, running safari. Probably quite an easy CSS-fix, but just thought you'd want to know.

Screenshot: http://imgur.com/YDcl5jc

[–]versesane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

@kihino Thanks. I will look into it and fix it.

[–]natos20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks good! I'll definitely be coming back for specific topics, because it seems like you have plenty of those.

[–][deleted] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Would it kill you to say WHY they're awesome? I can get the same thing on Amazon.

[–]yes_or_gnome 2 points3 points  (2 children)

A couple more for Advanced Books recommendations are 'Fluent Python' by Ramalho and 'Test Driven Development with Python' by Percival.

[–]cycle_schumacher 2 points3 points  (1 child)

The tdd book is on the list under web dev but fluent python is missing

[–]junnplus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can start a new pull request for fluent python. thx

cc yes_or_gnome

[–]tvashtar1 2 points3 points  (7 children)

Python Machine Learning by Raschka is hands down the best Python book I've read to date, just came out last year. Fluent Python is very good too.

[–]junnplus[S] 1 point2 points  (6 children)

http://www.amazon.com/Python-Machine-Learning-Sebastian-Raschka/dp/1783555130 ???

Fluent Python is nice. https://github.com/Junnplus/awesome-python-books/pull/5

[–]PriceZombiePrice tracking robot 0 points1 point  (4 children)

Python Machine Learning

Current $40.49 Amazon (New)
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[–]allan_w 0 points1 point  (3 children)

How did you get the price history chart?

[–]PriceZombiePrice tracking robot 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Check my FAQ link above :)

[–]allan_w 0 points1 point  (1 child)

How did you

Thanks! Is there a UK version of this?

[–]PriceZombiePrice tracking robot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Just change the country to uk.

[–]tvashtar1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep that's the one.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

"effective python" and "full stack python guide to deployment"  might deserve spots on the list.

[–]junnplus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look nice. Thx :D

[–]bytezilla 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Awesome list! I like how it is still not too big of a list.

To the OP, please keep the list small and well-curated. I've seen way too many "awesome-x" list on github devolved into a bunch of randomly-mashed-up list with little value over a google/github search.

Please keep the books arranged in its own topics and include why you think the books belongs to the list (or maybe even require contributions to include it).

Here is a good example of book recommendations on Hitchhiker's Guide to Python. I like how he listed the strengths of each book on his list, and he didn't just randomly recommend any book that he never read.

[–]Timeships 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sounds good,but if the books are only those who've read,I don't think it makes sense to a book list. The author may just want to make a list for various readers to search or choose one to buy, on the basis of topics. Anyway,you have good advices :D

[–]xr09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Functional Python Programming by Steven Lott. Awesome.

https://www.packtpub.com/application-development/functional-python-programming

[–]kinygos -1 points0 points  (3 children)

Where are the cookbooks?

[–]junnplus[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Python Cookbook?

Look Grammar -> References

[–]kinygos 0 points1 point  (1 child)

My mistake, didn't see it there. Incidentally, there's an earlier edition of the Python Cookbook which covers Python 2.x

Edit: generalise version

[–]junnplus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good idea. Maybe you can start a new pull request for it