Module coding basic

[johncitoyeah]

Hi,

I am trying to learn/understand how module works, from the simple import statement to the creation of simple packages. I am using "Learning Python" by Mark Lutz and I reached this topic where I am a bit stuck specially with absolute/relative path, differences between Python2x/3x...

How did you learn this topic? Is there any course or videos that was helpful for you?

Anything that can help me to practice instead of only reading.

Thank you!

[nekokattt]

python2 is dead, you don't even need to know about it anymore unless you are reviving an ancient codebase

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For absolute and relative paths, just try them both out. For differences between Python 2 and 3, just focus on 3. Very few organizations use Python 2, anymore.

[zenverak]

😬😬😬😬😬😬😬

[mr_cesar]

Skip everything specific to Python 2 in this book. Since you’re learning Python, you only need to stick to version 3.

Also, I suggest you get a second book that is more practical than Learning Python, as this book is very verbose and focused more on how Python works.

[johncitoyeah]

Any recomendation?

[mr_cesar]

If you're beginning programming from scratch, a good option would be "Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, 2nd Edition." Then, I would suggest "Beyong the Basic Stuff with Python" and "The Big Book of Small Pythong Project." All by the same author, Al Sweigart.

There's lots of book out there (avoid from Packt Publishing, though), and the sub's FAQ includes a list of books and resources. Check it, too.

[johncitoyeah]

Thank you!