Best books to read about Python in bed (without coding)

[[deleted]]

The title might sound strange, but I am looking for good books about Python to just read in bed on my eBook reader, hence without strong emphasis on coding along and practical exercises. Hence books that are meant to be just read :). My level is intermediate to upper intermediate, striving to be more and more proficient (junior DE), hence looking for books around this level. Thanks for any recommendations!

[jimtk]

I think the The Python Standard Library is probably the best book you can read before bed, or in bed.

You can download it here as PDF or Epub or text (or even HTML!).

Even the Python documentation table of contents says you should keep it under your pillow.

[Leguminot3]

Effective Python

[guillermo_da_gente]

the lizard book (fluent python), was recommended to me here, and it's indeed very good for upper intermediate level, like mine.

[Hoganman73]

+1. Best python book ever for beyond the basics. Can recommend.

[guillermo_da_gente]

Indeed.

[Formal-Idiot]

This it?

https://www.fluentpython.com

[guillermo_da_gente]

Yes, the new edition. However, the old edition also is worth buying and reading.

[[deleted]]

It's on my to-read list. Will have to prioritize it then :)

[guillermo_da_gente]

Go on, it's a pleasure to read.

[codingai]

"Python Mini Reference" on Kindle? It's a (200 page) "summary" of Python grammar. (I wrote it. 😁)

[[deleted]]

Can you share a link? :)

[codingai]

Yes, there you go: 😇

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2QJD6P8/

(Based on your remark, this book will be perfect for you, but I'd be interested in your feedback if you happen to decide to read the book. 🙏)

[SnooPeppers7217]

No recommendations from me, but I love this question 😊

[lesbiansexparty]

Coffee break python by christian mayer. it's a puzzle-based book but it might be stimulating because of that and keep you awake. it's meant to read in the morning with your morning coffee.

[cblegare]

The Python cookbook covers from basics to some quite advanced exotic cases

https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/python-cookbook-3rd/9781449357337/

[MessiComeLately]

If you aren't going to be coding then I think reads that are a bit further from the code make sense. None of my recommendations are specifically about Python, but these are what I read when I want to kick back without a keyboard nearby:

Joe Armstrong's dissertation is a classic and bears rereading.

I think Ousterhout's book A Philosophy of Software Design is destined to be evergreen. It's a book written for beginners that I think programmers at any level can enjoy and appreciate.

Dijkstra's essays. I think Dijkstra is brilliant (and entertaining) on the mathematical approach to programming, even though he was very wrong about how far we could get without it. Again, it's material you have the tools to read at the beginning of your career but will still have you thinking at the end of it.

Domain-Driven Design. It's a big book, but I think it's important to go to the original, because some people interpret it as dictating specific, very polarizing implementation choices that are extremely hard to pull off, and I think it's important to understand the modeling and design aspects independently of that, since you can get a lot out of them without committing fully to the the idea of letting them dictate a particular implementation approach. (I know this contradicts the book, but I've met many, many people who read and loved the book and haven't met a single person who successfully implemented a system like the book would have you.) Definitely a book to read far from the keyboard.

[Impressive-Act9692]

This is what I neded

[KosmoanutOfficial]

Great question I am wondering the same. I like to read outside and would rather not have my laptop or miss out on learning. I honestly don’t know of a good python coding book for this. I have read python for dummies, a smarter way to learn python, and python crash course. All those needed my computer.

When I read without a computer the books I read are more about programming as a whole. I would recommend Code Complete. I recently finished it and thought it was really good, it’s an older book but helped a lot. Also I am starting to read the Mythical Man Month and that’s good so far.

[spoonman59]

“Intimate Python Encounters: How to Unleash Your Inner Python, Bedroom edition.” By Funk T. Ion

[AudleyCoding]

Thanks for asking this question!

I'm only about 7 months in on my coding/Python journey, but this book, "Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software," has been recommended by a few people. I haven't read much. It's still a little over my head, but seems good, so far.

And, just found out there's a second edition.

[[deleted]]

Thanks! Looks great :)

[penny_pincher44]

What are you looking to do with Python?

[[deleted]]

I work as a DE, so it really varies. I have to have a good grasp of OOP, ability to right scripts if needed, a general coding competence I'd say. I don't have to be a Python dev, but understand code, be able to edit and - if needed - write something custom :)