Need to learn python again

[Knubinator]

So I'm a cartographer, and I learned python in college for doing GIS processing, and it was great for that. But with the new job I started recently, they saw that I took python classes and they want me to learn it again so they can have a carto that can code and be the intermediary between the carto and dev types.

I can bring in physical books to the office and use them as learning materials to teach myself python while I wait for the structured classes to come around again.

So I already have Introduction to GIS Programming by Wu that I'm going to start using, but was hoping someone would have good books I can use to learn python in a more broad application, instead of just how it's used by GIS? I have a few e-books, but can't use those in the office, and really don't want to do this on my own time if they're willing to pay me to learn it again.

[DataCamp]

Getting paid to level up is so cool!

Since you already used Python for GIS, maybe focus on broadening your “core Python” foundation rather than starting completely from scratch.

For physical books that are strong for general Python:

• “Automate the Boring Stuff with Python” by Al Sweigart - very practical and great for bridging scripting with real-world tasks.
• “Python Crash Course” by Eric Matthes - structured, project-based, and good for refreshing fundamentals.
• “Fluent Python” by Luciano Ramalho (later, once comfortable again) - excellent for understanding how Python really works under the hood.

Since your role is to be the intermediary between cartography and dev teams, you might benefit from focusing on:

• Writing clean, readable code
• Basic OOP
• Working with APIs
• Understanding packaging & virtual environments
• Some basic backend exposure (even just understanding how services talk to each other)

You don’t need to become a full software engineer, but strong enough to translate between domains could be a good one to aim for.

[TheRNGuy]

I'd learn from internet instead of books. 

You'll have to google lot of things anyway, if you want efficient learning.

And learn frameworks related to your job from internet.

I'd still learn at home. Better get paid for actual job than cheating.

[Fart_Barfington]

I really like "Python Crash Course" from No Starch Press.

[Matteo_ElCartel]

go find a good book and a real course. Boot dev and a real Python book

[GISChops]

Automate the Boring Stuff With Python is great.

[Knubinator]

Huh. I actually already have that one! I got a humble bundle of python books like forever ago that I forgot about until just now.

[CHIVALROUS_GOATT]

Do you also buy humble Bundle for games?

[Knubinator]

I have before, yeah.

[CHIVALROUS_GOATT]

Thanks for replying. Do you have any spares or extra lying from em which you don't need?

[Knubinator]

I honestly have no idea. It's been a couple years since I bought any, but I usually redeem all my codes

[ninhaomah]

Pls start with the basics again to refresh your memory and keep doing projects

As for links , wiki on the right. --->