About Learning Python

The book title Learning Python has been published in four editions. Each edition has incorporated updates in both Python itself, as well as in the Python training classes that this book is based upon.

The current edition is an in-depth introduction to the core Python language, and is designed to be the first in a 2-book set: the follow-up book Programming Python picks up where "Learning Python" ends, focusing on common ways to apply the language once you've learned it, and providing larger and more complete examples. "Learning Python" provides a comprehensive first look at the language itself.

In addition, the book Python Pocket Reference serves as a reference-only companion to these books, providing quick access to supplemental details when you need them.

I maintain disctinct support web pages for each edition of this book. Please select the relevant web page link below, according to the book edition that you are interested in.

• Learning Python 4th Edition (September 2009)
• Learning Python 3rd Edition (October 2007)
• Learning Python 2nd Edition (December 2003)
• Learning Python 1st Edition (April 1999)

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