Learn Python 3 the Hard Way: A Very Simple Introduction to the Terrifyingly Beautiful World of Computers and Code, Edition 4

Zed A. Shaw

Jun 2017 · Addison-Wesley Professional

3.4

25 reviews

Ebook

320

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About this ebook

You Will Learn Python 3!

Zed Shaw has perfected the world’s best system for learning Python 3. Follow it and you will succeed—just like the millions of beginners Zed has taught to date! You bring the discipline, commitment, and persistence; the author supplies everything else.

In Learn Python 3 the Hard Way, you’ll learn Python by working through 52 brilliantly crafted exercises. Read them. Type their code precisely. (No copying and pasting!) Fix your mistakes. Watch the programs run. As you do, you’ll learn how a computer works; what good programs look like; and how to read, write, and think about code. Zed then teaches you even more in 5+ hours of video where he shows you how to break, fix, and debug your code—live, as he’s doing the exercises.

Install a complete Python environment
Organize and write code
Fix and break code
Basic mathematics
Variables
Strings and text
Interact with users
Work with files
Looping and logic
Data structures using lists and dictionaries
Program design
Object-oriented programming
Inheritance and composition
Modules, classes, and objects
Python packaging
Automated testing
Basic game development
Basic web development

It’ll be hard at first. But soon, you’ll just get it—and that will feel great! This course will reward you for every minute you put into it. Soon, you’ll know one of the world’s most powerful, popular programming languages. You’ll be a Python programmer.

This Book Is Perfect For

Total beginners with zero programming experience
Junior developers who know one or two languages
Returning professionals who haven’t written code in years
Seasoned professionals looking for a fast, simple, crash course in Python 3

Ratings and reviews

3.4

25 reviews

Austen Valentine

May 22, 2020

It's hard to go wrong with a beginner book on programming. Regardless of language, they mostly cover the same territory, albeit with different syntax and semantics. What I like about this book is that it offers something more. It encourages resilience, discipline and curiosity. I learned good programming habits from this book. I also learned good learning habits from this book. Zed doesn't shy away from rote learning. Go through the ritual and it stays with you for life. Once you complete this book, dive into the next one, Learn More Python 3 the Hard Way. It will give you the tools to solve real problems (not just exercises) with programming (applicable to any language) much faster.

6 people found this review helpful

SnowMonk3y

October 28, 2018

This book is absolute garbage do not buy and stay away. The author not even 2 pages in just expects you to know everything about Powershell to learn Python. This is absolute poo! I bought the book b/c I don't know not you to assume I know it all what an ******. He also then says change change directories doesn't tell you how and again you should just magically know how. So then he says btw I won't give you answers but have you search the internet. Then why would I buy your book great way to write a book claiming to teach ME THEN TELL ME TO USE F**** GOOGLE! Stay away just use google cause apparently that is his solution to teaching you waste of time and money.

4 people found this review helpful

Jeffery Pynduss

December 30, 2017

This is easily one of the worst programming books I have ever bought. The author does not convey the information in an efficient manor. I should have stuck with the Sams Teach Yourself series of books which are far superior it this book.

11 people found this review helpful

About the author

Zed A. Shaw is the author of the popular online books Learn Python the Hard Way, Learn Ruby the Hard Way, and Learn C the Hard Way. He is also the creator of several open source software projects and has been programming and writing for nearly 20 years. Most of his free time is devoted to the study of painting and art history.

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