Praise for the second edition

The quickest way to learn the basics of Python.

Massimo Perga, Microsoft

This is my favorite Python book ... a competent way into serious Python programming.

Edmon Begoli, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Great book...covers the new incarnation of Python.

William Kahn-Greene, Participatory Culture Foundation

Like Python itself, the book’s emphasis is on readability and rapid development.

David McWhirter, Cranberryink

It’s definitely worth reading, and I would recommend that you buy it if you are new to Python.

Jerome Lanig, BayPiggies User Group

Python coders will love this nifty book.

Sumit Pal, Leapfrogrx

If you’ve ever wanted to learn Python or have a convenient desktop reference, this is the book for ...

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