Python in a Nutshell (In a Nutshell (O'Reilly)) (original 2002; edition 2006)

by Alex Martelli

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Python was recently ranked as today's most popular programming language on the TIOBE index, thanks to its broad applicability to design and prototyping to testing, deployment, and maintenance. With this updated fourth edition, you'll learn how to get the most out of Python, whether you're a professional programmer or someone who needs this language to solve problems in a particular field. Carefully curated by recognized experts in Python, this new edition focuses on version 3.10, bringing this seminal work on the Python language fully up to date on five version releases, including preview coverage of upcoming 3.11 features.… (more)

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I'm 136 pages in, and I am very impressed. The author is extraordinarily careful to be precise in his terminology. There's no space wasted on attempted humor. Any moments of frustration during my reading have been about the inelegance of Python, not about the author's description of that inelegance. Highly recommended (even though it's pricey). (

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Python Must Have: This is the book you need to have in your hand when coding Python. It was clearly written by somebody who has "done it", not just read the docs. Read This Fine Manual

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The authoritative reference on "Why Python is that way." Tersely written, filled with wisdom. (

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Python was recently ranked as today's most popular programming language on the TIOBE index, thanks to its broad applicability to design and prototyping to testing, deployment, and maintenance. With this updated fourth edition, you'll learn how to get the most out of Python, whether you're a professional programmer or someone who needs this language to solve problems in a particular field. Carefully curated by recognized experts in Python, this new edition focuses on version 3.10, bringing this seminal work on the Python language fully up to date on five version releases, including preview coverage of upcoming 3.11 features.

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