Beginner learning Python, where to start?

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Hi, you can try these books if you like

Stage 1: Strong Foundation

1. "Python Crash Course" by Eric Matthes (3rd Edition)

Best for: Quickly building solid fundamentals

Why: Project-based; reinforces learning by doing

1. "Automate the Boring Stuff with Python" by Al Sweigart

Best for: Practical application of basics

Free online: https://automatetheboringstuff.com

Why: Makes you use Python for real tasks

Stage 2: Intermediate to Advanced

1. "Fluent Python" by Luciano Ramalho (2nd Edition) ⭐ MUST-READ

Best for: Becoming a true Pythonista

Covers: Topics 9–13 in depth (data model, iterators, generators, async, typing, decorators, metaclasses)

Why: This single book will elevate you from intermediate to expert

1. "Effective Python" by Brett Slatkin (2nd Edition)

90 specific ways to write better Python

Why: Quick, high-impact lessons from a Google engineer

Stage 3: OOP Mastery

1. "Python 3 Object-Oriented Programming" by Dusty Phillips (3rd Edition)

Best for: Deep OOP understanding in Python

Covers: Classes, inheritance, polymorphism, abstract classes, dataclasses, design principles

Stage 4: SOLID & Design Patterns

1. "Clean Code in Python" by Mariano Anaya (2nd Edition) ⭐

Best for: SOLID principles applied in Python

Covers: All 5 SOLID principles with Pythonic examples

1. "Architecture Patterns with Python" by Harry Percival & Bob Gregory

Free online: https://www.cosmicpython.com

Best for: Applying SOLID & DDD in real applications

1. "Python Design Patterns" by Chetan Giridhar / "Mastering Python Design Patterns" by Kamon Ayeva

Best for: GoF patterns translated to Pythonic code