Python Programming for Beginners: An Introduction to the Python Computer Language and Computer Programming (Python, Python 3, Python Tutorial)

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 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.

Let me preface this review with the fact that I know nothing about computer programming. I have heard of Python, but that is all. Python Programming for Beginners by Jason Cannon is a well written, concise lesson for a Python beginner. I appreciated the links included throughout the book, as well as the reviews at the end of each chapter. The practice programs he writes out are easy to understand, as well as simple to keep the learning process uncomplicated. I do wish, as a non-programmer, that his conclusion was put in the front of the book, as an explanation of what Python is and what it is used for. It would have been good to know first instead of last. But the completeness of it on the whole was excellent. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to learn about Python, as it is a simple to understand introduction to the program.

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!

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!

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.

This book is for beginners but I suspect that more experienced programmers are reading it also. It starts off with detailed instructions on downloading the program and that is a good thing for beginners. This book is small but it's really just what most people need to start creating small aps. If you want to be a Python pro then you will get a great start and feel for the program thanks to this book. The important things is that the author must have a teaching background because he feeds us beginners with bite sized chunks and then builds on them. This is good instruction. The book is a great intro. to Python and programming in general.

I really like this introduction to Python programming. I first started programming way back in the 80's. Of course, nothing was object oriented back then. Got off into software training and web development for several years. Got into object-oriented programming in the early 2000's, with VB and C++. Have been retired for 6+ years now, but still like to keep up with technology. This is just what I needed to ease myself back into OO programming. I look forward to continuing to master the concepts laid out here, then to moving on to the next level. Good introductory book.

This little book is wonderful at providing introductory elements to Python programming. It assumes no previous knowledge whatsoever and does a beautiful job at teaching the reader all the main concepts of this useful language. Once this material is mastered, one can confidently move to more advanced texts.

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Se você não sabe nada de Python esse é o livro ideal, sem rodeios, vai direto ao ponto, excelente custo/benefício.

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This book gave an easy and clear overview of programming in the Python computer language. I am not an experienced programmer but I could understand the examples given in this book