Learn Python to Automate Boring Stuff

‘Automate the Boring Stuff with Python‘ (hereafter referred to as ‘Automate’) is an easy-to-read and quick-to-apply Python book with numerous practical program examples. Thanks, Al!

After graduation, I didn’t engage in programming beyond simple automation shell scripts. This summer, I aimed to assist my interns in building a new MVP (Minimum Viable Product). I was eager to develop automation tools for my LookOut Wildfire Detection SaaS customers to manage their cameras. I’m glad I took action to learn and code in Python!

Fortunately, I discovered the book ‘Automate’ on amazon.com. The book cover is eye-catching, and the preface clarifies what readers can achieve. The code examples and quizzes are invaluable, covering topics like Regular Expressions, sending text messages with Twilio, and adding text to images. I applied these skills to construct my first Python-based MVP.

‘Automate’ enabled me to create automation tools that delighted my customers. I connected with the author, Al Sweigart, on LinkedIn, expressed my gratitude, and engaged in intriguing conversations. It’s been an engaging reading experience.

I aspired to write an Amazon product review but encountered a hurdle—Amazon deemed me ineligible. I disagreed.

Last Saturday morning, I contacted Amazon customer service through the iPhone app’s chatbox, harboring skepticism about a resolution. After a few clicks, I interacted with customer service agents Ajithkumar and Abul. They recommended reaching out to Amazon community service, available 24/7. They resolved my issue, allowing me to post my Amazon product review just nine hours after emailing Amazon community service. Impressive.

This marks my first Amazon product review, following more than a decade as a customer. Remarkable.

Gratitude to Ajithkumar, Abul, and Amazon community service. It was a delightful customer service experience.

Programming is a creative pursuit. I take joy in crafting Python tools to automate tedious and mundane tasks. I’m eager to progress further in my Python journey with the book ‘Beyond the Basic Stuff with Python‘!