Dead Simple Python

"""An invaluable resource for those looking to learn the fundamentals of the Python programming language. . . . Dead Simple Python is an ideal choice for Python beginners who want to quickly advance from the bare basics to production-level coding."" —Ben Lutkevich, TechTarget ""[Dead Simple Python] is definitely a book that any Python programmer NEEDS to have on his bookshelf!"" —Full Circle Magazine ""All in all, Dead Simple Python . . . makes a good starting point for those contemplating a serious Python effort and who need to start with the basics."" —Lee Teschler, Microcontroller Tips ""Dead Simple Python is the book that anyone who wants to become an expert Python programmer should read. It not only covers all of the coding concepts that one needs to understand, but does it in a clear and thorough way. It may start with coding basics, but it then moves through to the most complex coding techniques in ways that make them approachable. I don't believe that anyone who works through the material in this book will fail to become a competent and confident Python coder. It is quite a fantastic book."" —Sandra Henry-Stocker, NetworkWorld ""Dead Simple Python is a book targeted primarily at those with experience in other computer languages and intermediate-level Python programmers. It has a stated goal of simplifying complex topics using plain language and plenty of examples. I especially enjoyed the practical approach to getting started with developing code using tools like virtual environments. It's a hefty book coming in at almost 700 pages but definitely worth adding to your library."" —Paul Ferrill, freelancer for a variety of magazines and websites"