Python Programming for Beginners: An Introduction to the Python Computer Language and Computer Programming

I wrote my first line of code, in ForTran77, in 1986. I've written a pretty good bit of code since then in a variety of languages. This is an excellent primer if you want to learn Python3 syntax. For those that have never written any code...this should still be pretty easy for you. The coding examples are straightforward. As with any book on language syntax, there is errata in this one. Unlike other people who complain about errata in text books like this one, I don't. Debugging is part of code-writing. It's hard for new people today, just as it was hard on new people when I first start writing code almost 30 years ago. It is monumentally frustrating if you're new, but it's the price you must pay if you want to learn this skill. Don't be discouraged with the book's errata, or your own mistakes. Part of your learning curve is understanding what the interpreters error messages mean when you execute your scripts. The author walks you through installation (for Windows, Mac, and Linux), modifying your path variable (don't worry if you don't know what that is), and executing simple scripts. If you're completely new to coding, or have lots of experience, this is a great intro to the basics of Python.

I have tried other Python courses, and this one is by far the easiest. It's straight to the point. I have taken other courses that Jason Cannon offers on linuxtrainingacademy.com and they are effective!

This book provides a quick overview of basic Python programming for beginners, just like it claims. However, it might be more beneficial for some users if they already have a prior programming background or a clear idea of what they actually want to do with Python. Without those, the examples in this book can be difficult to contextualize.

I have poked around the web for simple introductions to Python 3.x for a week and this is perfect for someone familiar with some basic programming. For reference, I'm familiar with VBA, R, SAS and a little awk and this was perfect for me. You can find all of the same information on python.org, but this is presented in a much smoother tone with better explanation. One call-out for the Kindle Version, you can't copy-and-paste text from the Cloud Reader so all examples will have to be retyped manually. None of the examples are complicated enough that this is a real problem, but it's something I hadn't considered when I bought it. Like I said above, this information is free elsewhere, but the even tone and concise explanations were well worth the small amount I paid.

The first and last time I wrote code was back in 1997, out of sheer necessity. But too many years have gone by since then and recently I found myself wanting to re-learn this lost skill. When I came across this little book, I was intrigued! I knew I was going to need a lot of help, because whatever I learned way back when was in the too far distant past and it was just like I was a beginner all over again. This book is perfect for someone like me! I need every step explained in simple terms and everything laid out for me, making no assumptions about my previous knowledge. I love the fact that the author includes screenshots and is so thorough with every step. It is obvious that this author knows his subject well and wants his reader to learn it also. At this price, you can't go wrong with this book! Highly recommended if you want to learn Python programming!

Some pictures are too small to see on my ipad. Otherwise, readable and informative. He provides a free book: Common Python Errors. An easier book than this one is Baby Python...For those of us really python challenged.

As an absolute beginner with coding and not even good with computers, this book was very helpful. It is very clearly written and covers topics in short, clear sections. It also gives clear explanations of what could go wrong and why. That said, do not think any book alone is going to create a great programmer. Only much practice will do that. It helped me a lot to do all his examples myself then follow along with his instructions when I got stuck.

I just started reading the book and it is a LOT of Fun. I highly recommend it! Thank you!!!!