[Tutor] Python Books...*

[Kaushal Shriyan]

On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 3:23 PM, Evans Anyokwu <onyxtic at gmail.com> wrote:
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> On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 9:34 AM, Kaushal Shriyan <kaushalshriyan at gmail.com>
> wrote:
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>> On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 2:39 PM, Alan Gauld <alan.gauld at btinternet.com>
>> wrote:
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>> > "Srinidhi Rao" <srinidhi.rx at gmail.com> wrote
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>> >> I am a beginner here want to explore python,
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>> > 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.
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>> >> 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...
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>> > 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...
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>> >> If this question is relevant can any one suggest which book to refer
>> >> for
>> >> the
>> >> DataStructures(preferably in C) to have some backdrop.
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>> > 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.
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>> > Finally, do you explicitly want dead tree books or Kindle type e-books
>> > or are you OK with web based resources?
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>> Hi Alan
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>> > Finally, do you explicitly want dead tree books or Kindle type e-books
>> > or are you OK with web based resources?
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>> What exactly is dead tree book. sounds interesting
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>> Thanks
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>> Kaushal
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> Kaushal, dead tree book is the normal (printed) physical book you buy from a
> bookshop.
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> --
> Evans
>

Thanks Evans,Alan, I learnt a new thing today :-)