[Chicago] A picture book that teaches Python basics

[Qiao Qiao]

Hi, Yogesh:

I think it depends on what you want to do.

For example, if you are interested in web application development.
Flask Web Development: Developing Web Applications with Python is a good book.

As you have background in finance, some data mining, data processing book may be helpful for you.
Data Wrangling with Python
Python for Data Analysis
Mining the Social Web

If you want to learn medium level usage of python. Python Cookbook and Effective Python teach you how to use python correctly and efficiently.

For advanced project, you can try 500 Lines Or Less: Experienced Programmers Solve.
Those are about really projects and I think this book is too hard for me, but may be good for you.

Qiao Qiao
On Jan 5, 2021, 9:35 AM -0600, Yogesh Riyat <yogesh.riyat at gmail.com>, wrote:
> I'm taking basic/intro courses on Python on Coursera (the U of T Learning to Program courses). Any idea how to get to an intermediate level? I think this is done through projects? It would be great if there was a course that was just focused on projects...or a book? Any guidance is appreciated.
> It would be nice to learn on the job, but I'm in a chicken-egg dilemma here. I don't have a CS degree or work experience. Ideally I'd like an entry level role in finance/hedge funds.
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> Thanks in advance
> Yogesh
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> > On Mon, Jan 4, 2021 at 9:26 AM Shari Eskenas <shariesk at sundaelectronics.com> wrote:
> > > Hey everyone!
> > >
> > > I'm writing a unique Python book for beginners and would love to get your feedback. It's in the form of a picture book! It tells a story with Python programs that represent real-life situations. The purpose is to teach the basics of Python with the code examples that compose the story. A Day in Code: Python is on Kickstarter (ends Jan. 15th):
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> > > https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/914595512/a-day-in-code-python
> > >
> > > Have a happy new year! 🎊
> > >
> > > Best Regards,
> > > Shari Eskenas
> > > www.sundaelectronics.com
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