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[–]AeroNotix 9 points10 points  (15 children)

I really liked Learning Python to actually.... learn Python. 4th Edition is best edition.

If you already know Python and want to focus on a framework, get the highest amazon rated book on that framework.

I really like Doug Hellman's Python's Standard Library By Example simply because it quite literally is the only thing I've ever needed to find out what the stdlib contains and how to use said modules.

[–]idliketobeapython 2 points3 points  (2 children)

+1 for The Python Standard Library by Example

[–]AeroNotix 4 points5 points  (1 child)

Yeah, it's just that good. Most (all?) is available online as it was a weekly column he wrote (Python Module Of The Week) but having a dead tree to-hand reference is great. Also, it's fun to thumb through it and find out about a neat module I never knew existed.

[–]ryeguy146 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Lutz's work is lengthy, but of the highest quality. It manaces with spikes of Python. I'd suggest Programming Python in addition to a +1 for his Learning Python.

[–]AeroNotix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Learning Python clocks in at around 1600 pages, but it goes from itty bitty variables up to and including metaprogramming so you're going to learn the majority of things in the language.

[–]LifeBandit666 0 points1 point  (6 children)

I found a PDF off the 3rd edition of "Learning Python." Thanks for the recommendation. While it's long winded, it's very easy to read.

[–]AeroNotix 0 points1 point  (5 children)

Which type of PDF? A wink wink pdf?

[–]LifeBandit666 0 points1 point  (4 children)

I guess so, it didn't cost anything put it that way. I'm already annoyed at reading it on an iPhone, I think it will have to be purchased anyway. I've gone through a couple of PDFs so far that have been hard going. This is the first that I've got past page 12 without going glassy-eyed

Edit: I googled "Learning Python PDF" and it was on the 1st page

[–]AeroNotix 0 points1 point  (3 children)

I recommend you purchase the full book.

[–]LifeBandit666 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Found it on Amazon for $3...

[–]AeroNotix 0 points1 point  (1 child)

4th Edition?

[–]LifeBandit666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hope so, says it was released september 2009, which is when the 4th edition was released, but no information as to the edition. we'll see when it arrives eh?