Python (2nd Edition): Learn Python in One Day and Learn It Well. Python for Beginners with Hands-on Project. (Learn Coding Fast with Hands-On Project Book 1)

I enjoyed the writing style and the process use to move from concept to concept. Having programmed in several languages, this book explains the syntax very well and I was writing Python code within hours.

If you want to learn to code, don't hesitate and pick this book up now. Not only is the book well written, Python, the language the book is written about, is one of the most simple programming languages in the world. Being simple doesn't exactly make it weak either. Python is an incredibly powerful language. PCBs such as Rasberry Pi uses Python as its programming language. The book explains things well enough that they can be understood. However, older concepts are not rementioned, so taking notes is almost a necessity if you want to clearly read this book, which can be a little bit of a hassle. Some of the things you learn are: Values Operators Variables Formatting Strings Type Casting Lists and Tuples Dictionaries Interactive Programs Special Characters Condition Statements If Statements Loops Functions Modules External Files Classes Objects Properties Name Mangling Self Child Classes & Objects: The Concept of Inheritance Built-In Python Functions for Objects. All of these are written clearly enough. I don't understand what others mean by "not for beginners". The concept of coding is quite complex. Unlike Scratch, we don't get a list of a syntax whose names tell us what they do. Explaining coding easily is a very difficult task. Somebody said that there were better Python coding books out there. There are plenty of people that would say that these "better books" are worse than this book. Don't just read it like a normal book. You will not know how to code because you read this book once. Think about it. If you simply read over a textbook like a novel, you would not have memorized the concepts and diagrams. This book is not built to be read like a novel. Some people say that it was difficult, but I have not seen many problems with this book.

In the first chapter if try to run the code you are asked to do, I got several syntax errors which may or may not put you off coding,this happens frequently from such books to updating the language and general errata. It is well written and easy to understand. Any problems can be cleaned up on the python website.

I have gone through a lot of books targeted toward those interested in learning Python. This, in my opinion, is definitely one of the better sources for getting started and becoming a moderate Coder. Jamie Chan does an excellent job of introducing Python to the complete novice. He uses good examples and a well-constructed explanation when introducing new topics. He carries on into intermediate Python programming with the perspective and insight that I have not found elsewhere. He has a good introduction to advanced concepts but when it comes to advanced concepts, you could read 1000 books and probably come up with 1000 new ways of accomplishing your task. The only problem I have with this book is the title, “Learn Python in one day and Learn It Well.” There may be a few of you out there who could learn Python and learn it well in one day but I am definitely not one of them. You never stop learning any programming language that is still active and Python is not an exception. In one day, you will get your feet wet but you will not have climbed the mountain. This is a good book exceptionally appropriate for beginners and I will and have recommended it to others.

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This book is better than some of the Python books that claim quick knowledge of a computer language. Python is a powerful language and any claims to learning it in one day is a stretch. This book teaches the reader how to manipulate "strings", make simple computations, display results to the screen and gives you the very very fundamental feel of the language. If this is your first computer language than this is a good book for you and that is what I believe the author was trying to accomplish. However, loading the Python language interpreter can be a challenge maybe even frustrating since the links the author asks the reader to use didn't work on any of the computers I tried. The IDLE that is required does not get loaded with the authors link. I had to resort to loading a PYTHON Compiler which allowed me to create code, save code and execute code. On a positive note this book is better for a very first coding reader than other Python books I have reviewed. It is unlikely you will truly learn the language in one day but in a week you may have a decent handle on the very very basics. Good coding!

Good: Book is a very good and well organized way to get started with python. Well written and easily understood. Bad: Kindle for Windows, gets worse with every implimentation. Issues are quite simply bad window sizing logic that forces you to constantly readjust the size of your viewing page and window. Does not auto size to the view screen properly on a tablet when you drag the bar to the top of the screen, with the top control bar the page the close, collapse and full screen icons are off the screeen to the right, even though there is plenty of space for them - just bad coding.. Once you manually adjust the screen size, if you choose to view the notes or table of contents, it then resets the screen width to the overfill the screen again. When you close these side panels, it doesn't restore the application width to what you previously spent a minuit or two setting it to properly fill the screen. And worst of all, it automatically reduces the with of the reading pane by about an inch on each size, so you have to manually increase it to full width again. This would be tolerable if it was only used to read short stories (like comic book length), but is a complete waste of time when one is employing a reference book. Final Grade: Book- A+++, Kindle - F---------------------... (you get the idea )

Some of the content is dated and doesn't work.

Nice book to read

The contents are focused on beginners' level and gave detailed step-by-step explanations, which is great. However, the book arrived in a dirty state with black fingerprints all over the sides of the book. Couldn't wipe them away fully.

Ace book for learning Python As title suggests, this is an ace book for learning the essentials of Python - for me it’s MicroPython. Whilst you can search for info on the web, it is helpful to have a succinct source of knowledge to be productive.

les bases pour bien comprendre le fonctionnement de python et même un peu plus, le livre est écrit dans un anglais très facile à comprendre pour quelqu'un qui a un peu de base. je recommande pour les lecteurs francophones.

Linguagem clara, direta, com exemplos adequados e atuais, e que constroem um entendimento muito sólido da utilização de Python para solução de problemas computacionais. Chega, de forma muito didática, a tratar de programação orientada a objetos com Python, e no capitúlo Projeto, apresenta e desenvolve um jogo didático de matemática completo. Nos Apêndices aprofunda o uso de strings, listas, tuplas, e dicionários. No último apêndice oferece uma possível solução do projeto do jogo. Vale absolutamente cada centavo usado para sua compra!