Head First Python, 2nd Edition.pdf

subjects like collections and immutability. If you’re looking for a great introduction to Python, then this

is the place to start.”

become a favourite in the rapidly growing collection of great Python guides. The content is structured

to deliver high impact to the reader, and is heavily focused on being productive as soon as possible. All

real world. The book goes beyond the syntax to teach you how to create applications for Android phones,

Google’s App Engine, and more.”

and explains the theory as you read along. This is a much more effective learning environment, because

it engages the reader to do from the very beginning. It was also just a joy to read. It was fun without

being flippant and informative without being condescending. The breadth of examples and explanation

First Java covers a huge amount of practical matters that other texts leave as the dreaded ‘exercise for the

reader.…’ It’s clever, wry, hip and practical—there aren’t a lot of textbooks that can make that claim and live

up to it while also teaching you about object serialization and network launch protocols.”

Head First crew, there is the penultimate category, Head First books. They’re the ones that are dog-eared,

mangled, and carried everywhere. Head First SQL is at the top of my stack. Heck, even the PDF I have

for review is tattered and torn.”

even nonprogrammers think well about problem-solving.”

pragmatism and wit.”

format.”

in the eye with something just to make sure I was paying attention. Not with this book. Odd as it may

sound, this book makes learning about design patterns fun.