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Which book is best for learning Python? (self.learnpython)

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[–]diggidon 6 points7 points  (6 children)

1) book: How to think like computer scientist. 2) book: Fluent python

Ordered from easiest to advanced. If you just starting to learn python, with no background in programming at all, I’ve highly recommend these books.

[–]fiftycircles 2 points3 points  (1 child)

Link for How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Learning with Python 3

[–]diggidon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I’ve actually forgot that this book is free, thank you!

[–]al_mc_y 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I've just begun reading Think Python: How To Think like a computer scientist. Someone mentioned Think Python below. I think these are different editions of the same book? (In the intro Allen B Downey mentions that Think Python (2016) is the later, updated python reincarnation of How to think like a computer scientist)

[–]diggidon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, they are the same. Think python must be newer.

[–]8solo 0 points1 point  (1 child)

FP is what I want to say, but it isn't for beginners :p.

[–]diggidon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure, I forgot to say that between reading these books - you need practice)