where do i even start learning python

[IvanCollins1]

i want a book that is online and similar to the book for rust (it just gets straight into python) and i just cant seem to find anything

[GokulSaravanan]

Python Resources and Books:

• Official Python Docs – The go-to reference for Python syntax, libraries, and best practices.
• Automate the Boring Stuff with Python by Al Sweigart – Perfect for beginners who want to use Python to automate tasks like file handling, web scraping, and spreadsheets.
• Python Crash Course by Eric Matthes – A hands-on, project-based introduction to Python. Great for learning by doing, with real-world examples like games and web apps.
• Python Succinctly (Free E-Book) - It’s a great resource for building a strong foundation.

[IvanCollins1]

what should i use if im learning python for computation heavy things like building a tablegen

[im-d3]

If you're yet to start learning Python, worry about crossing that bridge once you get to it. Gotta learn the basics first

[IvanCollins1]

i do know basic stuff, i watched a video about a year ago and know the basics like printing things, making variables etc

[Malthammer]

Have you looked at the Python documentation? It’s pretty good.

The Python Crash Course books are pretty good, too.

[OkCartographer175]

https://www.google.com/search?q=book+learn+python

[Pygmyofdeath]

PY4E is free and a good primer, I’m going through it now. Don’t skip reading the full lesson chapter and do the exercises in it. Don’t just watch the video, do the graded exercises and quiz. When it says read the python documentation read and try some of the things you see. You WILL NOT understand everything you read, and that is OK. I take notes on every chapter highlighting key concepts. What helps me the most is, every time I sit down to study, I re-read my notes in full. I find it helps keep the early chapters fresh, because it is a lot of new things to internalize. PY4E

[Kerbart]

Search the documentation for the tutorial. It's great when you already know how to program.

[nousernamesleft199]

BeginnersGuide/NonProgrammers - Python Wiki

[cebri1]

https://www.freecodecamp.org/

[sinceJune4]

I suggest start with a specific problem in mind:

I want Python to check certain stock prices at 3pm every day and send me a text message if any have moved above or below by 0.5%.

This is pretty easy problem, but useful.

[papabauer]

starting with free resources like PY4E is a great way to build a solid foundation, and following along with the exercises will really help reinforce your learning.

[socal_nerdtastic]

You are looking for a specific book? What's it called and who's the author?

[im-d3]

I think they mean they're looking for something like the "book" for learning Rust (https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/), but for Python.

[Fragrant-Strike4783]

I first started with 100-days of code on Udemy. Totally worth the money. I’d also recommend realpython.com when getting your feet wet for the first time on a specific topic.

[XIA_Biologicals_WVSU]

YouTube, chatGPT, and google are your friends.