python book for a C programmer

[Saurabh]

Hi all,
I am an experienced C programmer, I have done some perl code as well.
But while thinking about large programs,I find perl syntax a
hinderance.
I read Eric Raymonds article reagrding python,(http://
www.linuxjournal.com/article/3882).

And it kind of convinced me to learn Python,I have searched
comp.lang.python for books,
but there is so much information available that I feel lost,Some site
suggests a perticular book
is verybad, whilesome other gives it a 5star rating.


From all the posts/article I have understood that I need atleast 2
python books
one from each of the 2 following categories,

1.introduction/tutorial
2.reference

For introduction I am thinking about 'Learning Python' and for
reference I am thinking about 'Python Bible'.

I need your suggestions on this.

Thanks in advance

 

[Paul Rubin]

Hi all,
I am an experienced C programmer, I have done some perl code as well.
But while thinking about large programs,I find perl syntax a
hinderance.

I would say read the online tutorial, then "Python in a Nutshell".

 

[Chris Rebert]

I would say read the online tutorial, then "Python in a Nutshell".

Wholeheartedly seconded!

Cheers,
Chris

 

[Saurabh]

Wholeheartedly seconded!

Cheers,
Chris

Thanks a lot paul and chris.

 

[Sridhar Ratnakumar]

I would say read the online tutorial, then "Python in a Nutshell".

That exactly was what I did! I second that too. I knew only C/C++/Java
fairly well before jumping into Python.

 

[Jorgen Grahn]

Hi all,
I am an experienced C programmer, I have done some perl code as well.
But while thinking about large programs,I find perl syntax a
hinderance.
I read Eric Raymonds article reagrding python,(http://
www.linuxjournal.com/article/3882).

I have a similar background, and I was pleased with this one:

%A Alex Martelli
%T Python in a nutshell
%I O'Reilly
%D 2003

Plus the excellent online docs.

/Jorgen