[Tutor] Python Books...*

[Evans Anyokwu]

On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 9:34 AM, Kaushal Shriyan
<kaushalshriyan at gmail.com>wrote:

> On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 2:39 PM, Alan Gauld <alan.gauld at btinternet.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > "Srinidhi Rao" <srinidhi.rx at gmail.com> wrote
> >
> >> I am a beginner here want to explore python,
> >
> > Hi, are you a beginner to programming or just to Python?
> > There are many good books for those converting from other languages,
> > there are not so many for those starting from scratch.
> >
> >> To Start with which is the best book to get a hang of what python is and
> >> also provide some distinction between the Python 2.6 and 3.x...
> >
> > Most books deal with one otr the other, I don't know of any that
> > compare the two. My online tutorlial is availavble for both and by
> > comparing versions you would get some idea. But the best way
> > is to read the Python v3 "Whats New" pages...
> >
> >> If this question is relevant can any one suggest which book to refer for
> >> the
> >> DataStructures(preferably in C) to have some backdrop.
> >
> > I'm not sure what you are looking for here. Python and C data
> > structures are very different. Python works at a much higher level,
> > abstract concept and C works at a low level, close to memory.
> >
> > Finally, do you explicitly want dead tree books or Kindle type e-books
> > or are you OK with web based resources?
>
> Hi Alan
>
> > Finally, do you explicitly want dead tree books or Kindle type e-books
> > or are you OK with web based resources?
>
> What exactly is dead tree book. sounds interesting
>
> Thanks
>
> Kaushal


Kaushal, dead tree book is the normal (printed) physical book you buy from a
bookshop.

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Evans
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