Hi, On Nov 9, 2012, at 11:13 PM, wesley chun <wes...@gmail.com> wrote:
> there is no one single book that has all you're seeking, however you can > probably find one or two that may suit your fancy in these Python reading > lists that i made earlier this year: http://goo.gl/i4u0R > > note that the 3rd set of books are some of the references that you're seeking. > > best of luck! > --wesley > > > On Fri, Nov 9, 2012 at 5:18 PM, Ed Owens <eowens0...@gmx.com> wrote: >> I've been trying to learn Python, writing a Blackjack program. Seems that's >> a common problem for learning. I'm not in a class or school, just working >> on my own. I've been working in Python 2.7, and considering moving up to >> 3.x. My programming background is ancient, having done most of my >> programming in FORTRAN. I have been using free internet resources to learn, >> mostly Google searches on syntax, and their free courses. >> >> I have the basic game done: dealing from a shoe of multiple decks, splits, >> betting, etc. and started to work on the harder parts such as graphics of >> the table with cards, managing record keeping, and so on. There seem to be >> a plethora of packages and options, many of them outside of the "standard" >> Python installation. Plus, I'm still discovering how to do things with the >> standard library. I need more structure and organization! >> >> I have one book, "Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner" by Dawson, >> which is too plodding. Can you experts recommend a Python library? I would >> like to have: >> >> A command reference for the basic library. >> A comprehensive "How to" course for the basic library. >> Graphics in Python >> Data Management in Python >> Using the internet with Python >> (maybe Real Time(ish) Python) >> A comprehensive "Learn Python" course that puts all this together >> >> I realize that this is outside of the "help with this code" request, but I >> would value your advice. >> >> Ed O First book I highly recommend Learn Python the Hard Way http://learnpythonthehardway.org/ It's a great book which will get you going with python. It also has video companion which could come handy since you are learning on your own. Next book I would look at is Core Python Programming http://www.amazon.com/Core-Python-Programming-2nd-Edition/dp/0132269937/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352566105&sr=8-1&keywords=Core+python+programming I used the first edition and I liked how it covers a lot of areas of python and most of what's on your list. Good luck with your study and have fun doing it Laszlo >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org >> To unsubscribe or change subscription options: >> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor > > > > -- > - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - > "A computer never does what you want... only what you tell it." > +wesley chun : wescpy at gmail : @wescpy > Python training & consulting : http://CyberwebConsulting.com > "Core Python" books : http://CorePython.com > Python blog: http://wescpy.blogspot.com > _______________________________________________ > Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org > To unsubscribe or change subscription options: > http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tutor
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