Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming

The method in which the author covers the topics and programming concepts in this book is super easy to understand and never gets overwhelming at any point. In the first half of the book, the challenge problems at the end of each section are fun and become more complex one after another in an approachable manner. The second half lets you apply all that you've learned by allowing you to choose between 3 major projects covering different fields of programming.

Bought on the basis of reviews both here, and elsewhere. It is everything good that folks say, and then some. But I must remark that if there is one thing I would change, it has to be the margin note/s on paragraphs written for 'in program' commands. The text uses the symbols >>> to indicate such inputs and they are not notated in the margin as program 'insider' commands. For experienced coders using Visual Studio etc, of course you can create a 'variable' in a workaround, but most novices do not know this! So, if the manuscript is to be updated please label such paragraphs as 'In Terminal', not workable in Visual Studio etc. Thank you for reading my review.

It's a very good book. It taught me the basics quickly with good examples to follow along with. Anyone can learn. I read 13 chapters and became stuck during the alien invasion game and showed my brother the code I had so far. He told me it was garbage so I just ripped the book up and quit. All that I learned was just garbage to someone superior to me. Maybe someone will have better luck than me with a support system that I can't have. Now I'm out of a book

"Python Crash Course" is an outstanding resource for anyone looking to dive into the world of Python programming. As someone with previous experience in VBA and PHP, I found this book exceptionally easy to work through. The author has done an excellent job of breaking down complex concepts into digestible sections, making it accessible for both beginners and those with some coding background.

The book is filled with practical examples that not only illustrate the concepts but also make learning engaging and enjoyable. I'm a third of the way through after about 10 hours of study, and I can confidently say that this book is a gem. The exercises are well-crafted, reinforcing the material covered and ensuring that the knowledge sticks.

Overall, "Python Crash Course" deserves full marks for its clear explanations, practical approach, and effective teaching style. Highly recommended for anyone new to Python or looking to solidify their understanding of the language.

The setup steps are concise and accurate, glad to have them coupled to VS-Code. The exercises are entertaining. It has been fun to work through the book. I am a retired COBOL mainframe/ Unix software engineer. This book sometimes, albeit rarely, makes points focused on readers who are inexperienced programmers, so in my opinion it is an excellent choice for them as well as for experienced programmers wanting to learn Python.