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Learning Python

Fri May 20, 2016 3:40 pm

Python is next on my list. I have a few things to automate on the home server, and thought this would be a good way to pick up a new language.

So, fellow gerbils, what's everyone's favorite reference material for all things Python related?
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Re: Learning Python

Fri May 20, 2016 3:45 pm

I generally just use the official documentation:
https://docs.python.org/2/ (Python 2.x)
https://docs.python.org/3.4/ (Python 3.x)
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Re: Learning Python

Fri May 20, 2016 4:17 pm

Redocbew wrote:
So, fellow gerbils, what's everyone's favorite reference material for all things Python related?

Oh, such a juicy and tasty softball tossed up before me, but I shall have restraint and shall not swat it. How it paineth me.
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Re: Learning Python

Fri May 20, 2016 4:25 pm

Don't worry, I've been swatted before. :P
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Re: Learning Python

Fri May 20, 2016 5:37 pm

I really like what I've seen of http://learnpythonthehardway.org/book/

I found this after already knowing quite a bit and just did a few chapters, but if it holds it's quality, it will be good.

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