In Why did you choose python as your primary programming language @sandeep asked
"I would like to learn Python too. Which book do you recommend".
Fair question. And there are many answers! There are a lof of python books out there. On the python wiki there are quite a few references but wouldn't it be best to share what books you have read?
Please share your advice below in the form of links to books, articles, etc and what specific audience it targets (beginner, skilled programmer, library-x-veteran) and most of all why you think it's a gem. Thanks!
If you are getting started in python, you should start with A Byte of Python. Read here: swaroopch.com/notes If you are looking something more, you can opt for Beginning Python: Using Python 2.6 and Python 3.1 by Wrox.
To begin learning python you should use Learning Python by Mark Lutz , I had read it when I started learning python it gives you overall picture of python and later chapters digs deep into the concepts explained briefly before in the early chapters.
Ashish Kumar Sahoo
CTO & Co-Founder at Param.ai
Personally I would suggest Learn Python the Hardway — quick, to the point and interactive. Also, A Byte of Python by Swaroop can be counted as a good resource. The texts are very clear and very good examples. If you want to learn more and advanced python, you should try How to think like a Computer Scientist.
Happy Learning :)