December 2025
Beginner to intermediate
240 pages
7h 7m
English
Overview
Practice makes perfect Python!
The only way to master a skill is practice, practice, practice. That’s exactly what you’ll do in Python Workout, Second Edition! In this instantly-valuable book you’ll work through 200 carefully selected exercises that flex your programming muscles.
In Python Workout, Second Edition you’ll find 200 exercises, including:
In Python Workout you’ll practice core Python language features and techniques that reinforce the programming patterns you’ll use every day and build the skills you need to troubleshoot your programs.
About the Technology
Become a champion Python programmer by making its most powerful features second nature! In this unique book, internationally-recognized Python trainer Reuven Lerner builds your mental muscle by guiding you through 200 targeted exercises.
About the Book
Python Workout, Second Edition is a hands-on training program designed to boost your productivity and code quality. You’ll practice everything from basics like strings and dictionaries to techniques for writing elegant, data-agnostic code with dynamic typing, generic functions, and comprehensions. Each exercise includes a detailed solution along with additional challenges that help you push your skills even farther.
What's Inside
About the Reader
For beginning to intermediate Python programmers.
About the Author
Reuven M. Lerner teaches Python at companies around the world and at LernerPython.com. He also wrote Pandas Workout.
Quotes
Perfect for someone who has started learning Python.
- Cheuk Ting Ho, JetBrains
Chock-full of good examples.
- Jason C. McDonald Author of Dead Simple Python
Crucial for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code in big tech.
- Heng Zhang, Salesforce
So much better than just watching videos or reading reference material.
- Jim Welch, Microsoft
The best way to truly understand and use Python correctly!
- Marco Kreienbrink, NeustaSD
The only way to master a skill is practice, practice, practice. That’s exactly what you’ll do in Python Workout, Second Edition! In this instantly-valuable book you’ll work through 200 carefully selected exercises that flex your programming muscles.
In Python Workout, Second Edition you’ll find 200 exercises, including:
- Working with text using strings
- Mastering dictionaries and sets
- Reading, writing, and manipulating files
- Functional programming with comprehensions
- Python modules and packages
- Creating iterators and generators
In Python Workout you’ll practice core Python language features and techniques that reinforce the programming patterns you’ll use every day and build the skills you need to troubleshoot your programs.
About the Technology
Become a champion Python programmer by making its most powerful features second nature! In this unique book, internationally-recognized Python trainer Reuven Lerner builds your mental muscle by guiding you through 200 targeted exercises.
About the Book
Python Workout, Second Edition is a hands-on training program designed to boost your productivity and code quality. You’ll practice everything from basics like strings and dictionaries to techniques for writing elegant, data-agnostic code with dynamic typing, generic functions, and comprehensions. Each exercise includes a detailed solution along with additional challenges that help you push your skills even farther.
What's Inside
- Lock in essential Python skills
- Improve your code readability and maintainability
- Prepare for AI-assisted workflows
About the Reader
For beginning to intermediate Python programmers.
About the Author
Reuven M. Lerner teaches Python at companies around the world and at LernerPython.com. He also wrote Pandas Workout.
Quotes
Perfect for someone who has started learning Python.
- Cheuk Ting Ho, JetBrains
Chock-full of good examples.
- Jason C. McDonald Author of Dead Simple Python
Crucial for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code in big tech.
- Heng Zhang, Salesforce
So much better than just watching videos or reading reference material.
- Jim Welch, Microsoft
The best way to truly understand and use Python correctly!
- Marco Kreienbrink, NeustaSD
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