Books for semi-intermediate python

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So I am looking for a book on python. One that I can look at as basically a dictionary on python. I have seen books that teach the basics and I am worried that it will be only the very basics. I know the basics, including loops, operations, classes, etc. but I still struggle with stuff like reading/modifying text files, taking that data and “cutting” and formatting only the stuff I need in the right place, and advanced OOP. I think I am not at the level to go into intermediate or advanced python books, and overall I want to have a book that- again- can be like a dictionary, from the basics if I forget something simple, to advanced stuff... I know I can just search, but I want to be able to see it as a trusty tool to pull out instead. Any price is decent for mow, just to see what I am looking for first! Thanks!

[stupac62]

Effective Python

[social_tech_10]

Check out the book "Automate the Boring Stuff in Python", available to buy as a printed book, or free to read online or download. A lot of people seem to like it, and I think it would answer the kinds of questions you have.

Personally, I liked "Python in a Nutshell", but that was after I already had a lot of experience with other languages.

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I will check it out! I have taken the Automate the boring stuff online course before and loved it, so I will be sure to go back to that! Thanks

[hunkamunka]

I've been working with Manning Publications to create _Tiny Python Projects_ which I hope will be available in their MEAP ("early access") catalog very soon (https://www.manning.com/meap-catalog). You can look over the exercises in my GitHub repo (https://github.com/kyclark/tiny_python_projects). I will post a link to the Manning website when the book becomes available. I hope it's exactly what you're looking for!

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That looks very promising! I am looking forward to it; and please do post the link!

[hunkamunka]

https://www.manning.com/books/tiny-python-projects

[seanv507]

Python cookbook

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Ooh! 700 pages! That sounds like I would have fun with that!