{"product":{"product_id":"1593276036","title":"Python Crash Course: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming","price":"24.77","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51F48HFHq6L._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/1593276036"},"comments":[{"body":"[This book](https://www.amazon.com/Python-Crash-Course-Hands-Project-Based/dp/1593276036/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1518801845\u0026amp;sr=8-3\u0026amp;keywords=python+crash+course) is absolutely the most incredible thing I've come across so far. I started out using Code academy but honestly I kept getting bored with how linear it was (In my opinion) and honestly I personally learn better when I can take the bite sized pieces and do what I want with them which is what this book does. \r\n\r\nIt defines the function simply, gives examples of how it's used and then a visible representation of the function in action, and after that it'll give you exercises (that I like to customize) that you can try yourself. I'm only on chapter four which introduces loops but this book goes everywhere with me along with a journal to physically write down code and then test it when I'm near a computer.\r\n\r\nThere are other books in this series but I refuse to overwhelm myself with too many books at once.\r\n\r\nI'm aware not everyone retains information the same way but if you'd like I can post pictures of the layout of the book so you can get a feel for it. I'm fairly new to Python and it is my first language (although I did look into Javascript, CSS and HTML first but didn't actually retain it as well. I intend to go back to those after I 'master' python.)\r\n\r\nSorry for the book of a comment! I got excited...","subreddit_name":"learnpython","author":"Ryegan"},{"body":"I've read so many of those Reilly books and they are all super dull and sometimes hard to follow. Best python book I came across is this Python Crash Course: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming https://www.amazon.com/dp/1593276036/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OByyCbMTJD8GC","subreddit_name":"Python","author":"gintoddic"},{"body":"I had the same situation a few years ago. We used C/C++ at school, but I wanted to learn Python. It's quite simple compared to C.\r\n\r\nI used [this](https://www.amazon.com/Python-Crash-Course-Hands-Project-Based/dp/1593276036) book along with Derek Banas' videos on youtube","subreddit_name":"learnprogramming","author":"smtktc"},{"body":"Last week with my current employer before I'm on a two week vacation. I have plans to do a lot of down-sizing (got many items to list on amazon/craigslist that have just been sitting) and want to get through this book: https://www.amazon.com/Python-Crash-Course-Hands-Project-Based/dp/1593276036 to build up some skills before my new employment. Looking forward. ","subreddit_name":"financialindependence","author":"Iamalwaysfullofshit"},{"body":"I think learning to code on youtube is hard vs something like cloud .. try this book its great. \r\n\r\nPython Crash Course: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming https://www.amazon.com/dp/1593276036/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_0ZGNGFK5VK1FNHZE875D?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"RealEstate","author":"keto_brain"},{"body":"i recommend this book- Python Crash Course: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming https://www.amazon.com/dp/1593276036/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_NWGC0BPAPVP1E22MFWAS\r\n\r\nyou can google the title for the PDF. \r\n\r\n\r\nI did some udemy python course for network automation, but this book covers the same information in a way i can understand it. you can skip to the loop chapter and start from there, but i recommend starting from the beginning just to cover everything.","subreddit_name":"learnpython","author":"Mr_Assault_08"},{"body":"I enjoyed [Python Crash Course] (https://www.amazon.com/Python-Crash-Course-Hands-Project-Based/dp/1593276036) but if you already understand programming concepts then it's really about just learning the basic syntax and messing around. It's not like you need to learn what a variable is and all that jazz, so it should be pretty easy for you","subreddit_name":"learnprogramming","author":"Missing_Back"},{"body":"Python is one of the easier languages to pick up, but the only class I used it in was Performant Programming in Python which is an elective. Still, going through most of [Python Crash Course](https://www.amazon.com/Python-Crash-Course-Hands-Project-Based/dp/1593276036) is part of what inspired me to apply to the post-baccalaureate program.\r\n\r\nFor UFO, you'll use Java in Intro to Programming Fundamentals 1 then C++ in Intro to Programming Fundamentals 2 and Data Structures \u0026amp; Algorithms. If you wanted to overly prepare for your first few semesters, you could spend your time diving into those. A lot of CS courses are locked until you complete DSA, so it'll be a few semesters until you get to some of the others (Python, JavaScript, C, etc.). But the more languages you learn, the easier it is to pivot to others.","subreddit_name":"ufl","author":"Trippen_o7"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/Python-Crash-Course-Hands-Project-Based/dp/1593276036 \r\n\r\nBuy this book. Its the one I read for python. It will teach you the language itself and its syntax then it will show you how to: make a simple game, visualize \u0026amp; analyze data, and finally build a website using django with python. \r\n\r\nAfter that I recommend working on a few projects like discord bots and stock trading bots to put your knowledge to use (thats what I did) learn how the internet works and how http works anf learn requests and work with different api’s like twitter, youtube, spotify, google etc. learn webscraping frameworks like scrapy \u0026amp; requests w/ beautiful soup. If you’re good at math learn machine learning for sure. \r\n\r\nIf you want to save machine learning for last I would recommend learning the concepts of block chain and how they work. Then learn the solidity language and how to deploy smart contracts with solidity using python. \r\n\r\nSolidity devs making between 100-200k starting salary","subreddit_name":"learnprogramming","author":"Boy_georgee"},{"body":"This book is really great for beginners in Python, highly recommend. I would say the projects/problems are rather easy (maybe I’m biased cause I have program experience), but this book teaches you in depth the structure and uses of PY\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Python-Crash-Course-Hands-Project-Based/dp/1593276036","subreddit_name":"AskEngineers","author":"mindfulterp"},{"body":"I am a beginner in Python, and I have been learning through a book called Python Crash Course, by Eric Matthes. I highly, highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn python, but also learn how to write effective programs, and understand how to interpret programming problems. Eric Matthes takes a project-based-learning approach, and provides lots of coding exercises throughout the book, and you can find the answers for all of these on the book's website. [Here is the link to the book on amazon.](https://www.amazon.com/Python-Crash-Course-Hands-Project-Based/dp/1593276036/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1LZV6D2JYVHGS\u0026amp;keywords=crash+course+python\u0026amp;qid=1565645323\u0026amp;s=gateway\u0026amp;sprefix=crash+course+python%2Caps%2C210\u0026amp;sr=8-4)","subreddit_name":"learnpython","author":"aangush"},{"body":"From my understanding, there are tons of great resources, but the biggest hurdle is just getting started. So go choose a resource and just start going! \r\n\r\nI'm currently in the same boat as you and after looking around a bit I'm going to go to the library and pick up this book on the weekend: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1593276036?pf_rd_p=46535598-d2e0-4bc4-8392-182d8c1e93fc\u0026amp;pf_rd_r=EB7B57WGWNRRQ0MR63TR","subreddit_name":"Accounting","author":"akirasb"},{"body":"Buy this book. \r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Python-Crash-Course-Hands-Project-Based/dp/1593276036/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=python+crash+course\u0026amp;qid=1562493760\u0026amp;s=gateway\u0026amp;sr=8-3\r\nI recommend it to everyone. They also sell them at booksamillion, but I prefer the amazon kindle version as it's so convenient to reference when working. It's structured perfectly and it involves projects. The chapters perfectly step you up from lists, to dictionaries, to classes etc.","subreddit_name":"learnpython","author":"Fender420"},{"body":"I think the best way is to make friends with a programmer and ask them to help you get set up. That way, they can explain why you're setting things up the way you are and answer questions you might have.\r\n\r\nPersonally, I think you'd be better off starting with Python than Javascript. There's a great book for beginners called [Python Crash Course](https://www.amazon.com/Python-Crash-Course-Hands-Project-Based/dp/1593276036). The nice thing about programming is that once you learn the fundamentals in one language you can apply that to other languages and pick them up fairly easily.","subreddit_name":"NoStupidQuestions","author":"[deleted]"},{"body":"Also, do you have any recommendations for getting started? I'm working my way through[this book](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Python-Crash-Course-Hands-Project-Based/dp/1593276036) at the moment but if you have any other recommendations for this specific project please let me know","subreddit_name":"AskProgramming","author":"luxuryUX"}]}