What is the best quick-read Python book out there? [closed]

Answer 1

I'm currently reading Head First Python which came out in November, 2010. I didn't read Dive Into Python but I read Dive Into HTML5 by the same writer and It was well written.

Answer 2

Dive Into Python is an excellent book geared toward programmers wanting to pick up Python. The best part is that it's freely available online. I started learning a little Python a few months ago and I've worked through about half of the book. It's a very comprehensive tool that's good for learning the language and also for a reference down the road.

Edit: Kamens is a faster typer than I am.

Answer 3

Learning Python is how I learned the language. It's a quick read, and very well organized around fundamental concepts.

Answer 4

This is good, it's a very easy read and the excercises can be completed with only a crayon.
(I think this is what Jeff was talking about when he wanted rich media content in the IDE)

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Answer 5

I quite enjoyed reading H.Deitel - Python - How to Program. It's very long but basics of Python are covered in first 300-400 pages. It's a nice book for beginners.

Answer 6

I loved Dive Into Python, especially if you're a quick study. The beginning basics are all covered (and may move slowly for you), but the latter few chapters are great learning tools.

Plus, Pilgrim is a pretty good writer.