books: Dive into Python vs Beginning Python

[Franz Mueller]

Hi,

which of the following books would you recommend:
"Dive into Python" or "Beginning Python: From Novice to Professional"?

I'm an experienced C++-programmer who wants to take a look at Python.

Thanks,
Franz

 

[bruno at modulix]

Hi,

which of the following books would you recommend:
"Dive into Python" or "Beginning Python: From Novice to Professional"?

I can't recommand the second since I've never read it. But you can
freely make your own opinion on the first, since it's freely available
online.

I'm an experienced C++-programmer who wants to take a look at Python.

Then I'd say that Dive into Python may be a good choice.

Welcome BTW

 

[Aahz]

which of the following books would you recommend:
"Dive into Python" or "Beginning Python: From Novice to Professional"?

I'm an experienced C++-programmer who wants to take a look at Python.

Another option: just use the on-line tutorial at python.org

 

[Sebastien Douche]

Hi,

Hi Franz!

which of the following books would you recommend:
"Dive into Python" or "Beginning Python: From Novice to Professional"?

Both are very good books but I suggest the latter because more recent.
Beginning Python talk python 2.3 and 2.4 : set data structure,
generator, iterator...

 

[Franck PEREZ]

Hi Franz!


Both are very good books but I suggest the latter because more recent.
Beginning Python talk python 2.3 and 2.4 : set data structure,
generator, iterator...

"Dive into Python" actually mentions generators :
http://diveintopython.org/dynamic_functions/stage6.html

And it's a very well written book btw.

 

[Godwin Burby]

I would recommend both, but as i have already bought the first version
of Beginning Python known as Practical Python by Magnus. I can
gaurantee you that the practical projects as well as the succinct
python tutorial in the book will show you the full power and glory of
Python. Magnus is a great author, believe me!

 

[Anders Eriksson]

Hi,

which of the following books would you recommend:
"Dive into Python" or "Beginning Python: From Novice to Professional"?

Since "Dive into Python" is on the net, you can see for yourself if it's
any good (which I think it is!)

http://diveintopython.org/

// Anders