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I am a beginner/intermediate Python programmer with many holes in my knowledge; thus I am using this book both for reference and for systematic self-teaching.
I've never seen such a thorough, comprehensive, and easy to use table of contents and index in any technical book. This makes the book as easy to use as a reference as it is a teaching tool through building projects.
This author, who is a trained teacher, clearly has a rationale behind laying out every concept. It's no wonder it's been translated into several languages and is a best seller.
The form factor, typeface, and spacing are also carefully planned, as each page draws the eye in.
Another note of interest is that I, perhaps like many people, tend not to want to learn through building someone else's projects. I just want to learn what I need to build my own! Thus when I take online courses, I avoid those that are project based. But a physical book can make it worthwhile to build the projects, because doing so makes it an even better reference afterward. That is, the projects become old friends rather than throw-away. I only thought of this now, looking at this book, because I am confident that if any teacher/author can make me build their project, this author can.
As programmers, we all heavily use google to find answers. I am happy to now have a physical book at my side. And just to make this book even better, it comes with lots of free meta materials which the author is actively maintaining. This book is a find.
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'Terrific'
"With a patient and experienced pedagogical style, and a combination of thorough language instruction and plenty of illustrative sample code, Python Crash Course is a terrific way to begin learning computer programming in general and the Python language in particular."
—Michael J. Ross, web developer and former Slashdot contributor
'Well Thought Out'
“All of these projects are well thought out and presented in such a way that learning the subject matter and implementing it is much more an enjoyable pastime rather than an onerous task that must be completed. Eric took the time to deal with some rather complex projects and lay them out in a consistent, logical and pleasant manner that draws the reader into the subject willingly.”
—Full Circle Magazine
'Teaches Clean Programming'
"While Python Crash Course uses Python to teach you to code, it also teaches clean programming skills that apply to most other languages."
—Great Lakes Geek
About the Author
Eric Matthes is a high school science and math teacher living in Alaska, where he teaches an introductory Python course. He has been writing programs since he was five years old. Eric currently focuses on writing software that addresses inefficiencies in education and brings the benefits of open source software to the field of education. In his spare time he enjoys climbing mountains and spending time with his family.
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| Compatible with Python version | Python 3 | Python 3 | Python 3 | Python 3.x | Python 3.6 and higher | Python 3 |
| Special features | Kid-friendly, full-color code and illustrations | Covers Django, matplotlib and plotly, and pygame | Covers working with files en masse, automating emails and texts, scraping the web, and more | Covers syntax basics, functions, parallelism and debugging | Covers decorators, generators, context managers, testing, and web development | Covers modeling, pygame, inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction, and encapsulation |
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No Starch Press has published the finest in geek entertainment since 1994, creating both timely and timeless titles like Python Crash Course, Python for Kids, How Linux Works, and Hacking: The Art of Exploitation. An independent, San Francisco-based publishing company, No Starch Press focuses on a curated list of well-crafted books that make a difference. They publish on many topics, including computer programming, cybersecurity, operating systems, and LEGO. The titles have personality, the authors are passionate experts, and all the content goes through extensive editorial and technical reviews. Long known for its fun, fearless approach to technology, No Starch Press has earned wide support from STEM enthusiasts worldwide.
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Customers find this Python book excellent for beginners, teaching basic programming from the ground up with detailed explanations and clear code examples. Moreover, the book is easy to understand, with useful examples to follow, and customers appreciate its well-written content and value for money. However, the binding quality receives negative feedback, with several customers noting issues with the book's construction.
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165 customers mention learning pace, 155 positive, 10 negative
Very basic contents. Great for beginners.Read more
This book is perfect for beginners. Easy to understand text and examples. Great resource with great resources for the reader.Read more
...games I kept going and must say the contents really give a good introduction to python and some important development conceptsRead more
Great book to learn Python. This author has written several books on Python, and is good at explaining....Read more
118 customers mention explanation quality, 105 positive, 13 negative
Very informative, well organized, easy to understand. practical examples and projects. Love it!Read more
Everything was well thought out and explained. Gave me a great refresh and a great foundation for Python....Read more
...Overall, well explained but somewhat too much explanation. Thus, this might be good for people who do not have any programming skill....Read more
...first text I’ve encountered that threads the needle between being comprehensive and approachable....Read more
97 customers mention ease of understanding, 91 positive, 6 negative
...It was very complementary. The projects are great, easy to understand with detailed explanation. I took a start down, because of poor binding....Read more
...It’s easy to follow for somebody with little to zero coding experience and it offers easy to follow exercises along the way to help you catch on to...Read more
...for beginners I read just killed the fun, but this book statys easy to read, simple to follow and does not have a bunch computer science jumble that...Read more
...I've programmed in other languages, and found this easy to learn -- though I think it is appropriate for someone new to programming as well).Read more
67 customers mention examples, 64 positive, 3 negative
...However this book seems very straightforward and easy-to-read with lots of examples and written descriptions which explain what the code does and why...Read more
Useful Book. Easy to understand the whole content. Build up my skills. ThanksRead more
...Starch Press book and like the others, clear, concise, engaging and informative....Read more
...My husband read it as he wanted to learn and it was a good read and helpfulRead more
36 customers mention writing quality, 34 positive, 2 negative
...This book is well written and easy to understand. Only had it for a week and can't put it down. Makes learning Python fun!Read more
Bought as a help in my attempt to teach kids Python. Very well written and easy to comprehend. Good for a beginner to start with core Python.Read more
...like the No Starch Press books as I find them (in general) to be well-written and clear.Read more
Good course -- well written book...Read more
21 customers mention value for money, 15 positive, 6 negative
Worth every penny though the book cover is of poor qualityRead more
...In essence, this is a great and affordable book for those with little to no experience to learn how to program in python.Read more
...This was a complete waste of money!!!Read more
...The book covers a great deal but if you are a beginner the author does a great job of not just teaching how to code but also explains what is going...Read more
19 customers mention book content, 19 positive, 0 negative
Great content, but terrible binding and flimsy cover...Read more
...Like everybody else said -- the binding is awful -- but the content is really good. Especially true of the first 8 chapters....Read more
Good content, easy to follow.Read more
The content of the book is great though I wish the font size was larger. The pacing of the course is perfect for me....Read more
19 customers mention book binding quality, 4 positive, 15 negative
...I took a start down, because of poor binding. They sent me a replacement with a different printing, but it was the same thing....Read more
...The book looks like its near new condition, but the binding is broken. Kind of a pain to have to fix it after a short period of time.Read more
...Like everybody else said -- the binding is awful -- but the content is really good. Especially true of the first 8 chapters....Read more
...It came undone after a few days of use, but the binding is good (nothing a little glue in the spine wont fix)....Read more
Only Book I Will Write a Review for
The book's simple explanations of code, end-of-chapter challenges, and various projects throughout it got me hooked on programming and the problem solving that coexists with it. This book doesn't just teach you the basics of programming, it guides your critical thinking to begin viewing problems differently through engaging examples that ignite your curiosity. You stop thinking like "how would I even keep track of people's pizza orders?" And begin thinking like "wouldn't it be cool if I could make a list of pizza orders and the most efficient distribution of resources?????". The lessons I learned in this book made me love challenges and reignited my love for puzzles and math. Best book I have read (and done all the activities within). Recommend to all.
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- Manuel Cabusas JrReviewed in Singapore on January 11, 2022
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- ShivanandReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2024
Great for everyone to learn! Pros and Cons
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Brilliant! Here's what I thought:ShivanandGreat for everyone to learn! Pros and Cons
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2024
Pros:
-Suitable for all ages
-Easy tutorial to download software (multiple options available, most are free!)
-All code explained clearly
-Good consolidation of knowledge by assigning tasks
-Good challenging level - pushes you to become a good programmer
-Plenty to things to learn as the book is detailed
-Quite fun too!
Cons:
-At times the code can become quite difficult despite the book's explanation - a lot of resilience and problem-solving is required
-This book is purely self-learning which brings its own setbacks as there is not many places to look for help. Having said that, self-learning is a great skill to learn and this book develops it greatly.
Overall, this was a good buy and I would definitely recommend it for anyone wishing to learn Python from scratch.
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