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natefico · Oct 23rd, 2006, 9:35 PM

Hello everyone,

I just went out and bought my first Python books. What do you think about this book progression from a learning stand point of new programmer. Learning Python Second Edition by Lutz then Programming Python Third Edition by Lutz and then having the Python Pocket Reference Third Edition.

One thing that slightly worries me is that Learning python is on 2.3 and the reference manual is on 2.4 while 2.5 is out :/

Perhaps it would of been wise to wait on the Pocket Reference for a new edition? Anyways I have these books now, not sure on Borders return policies, but if I could get some recommendations or if these books serve me well then ill stick to them.

Thanks,
--Nate

Oct 23rd, 2006, 9:35 PM	#1
natefico Programmer Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0	Book Progression!?!? Hello everyone, I just went out and bought my first Python books. What do you think about this book progression from a learning stand point of new programmer. Learning Python Second Edition by Lutz then Programming Python Third Edition by Lutz and then having the Python Pocket Reference Third Edition. One thing that slightly worries me is that Learning python is on 2.3 and the reference manual is on 2.4 while 2.5 is out :/ Perhaps it would of been wise to wait on the Pocket Reference for a new edition? Anyways I have these books now, not sure on Borders return policies, but if I could get some recommendations or if these books serve me well then ill stick to them. Thanks, --Nate __________________ Check out my blog, if you wish ^^; http://www.natefico.com