Recommended Resources

Books - There is no best book, there are many very good books on Python.

There are numerous books to choose from, do not get sidetracked trying to find one. Pick a book that uses Python 3, if you have any doubts read the reviews on Amazon or Reddit. Here are some free books we recommend:

• Byte of Python or online

• Fundamentals of Python Programming

• Coder's Apprentice: Learning Programming with Python 3

• How to Think Like a Computer Scientist or read it online and interactive

• Python for Everybody

Videos - As voted by the group, with some admin recommendations

• Sentdex: Python 3 Basics Tutorial Series Also see his Youtube Playlist

• Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python (Edx - MIT) Also available from MIT Opencourseware

• Automate the Boring Stuff with Python

• Corey Schafer: Python Programming Beginner Tutorials

• Complete Python Masterclass (Udemy)

• Python for Everyone (Coursera - UoM)

• Introduction to Python: Absolute Beginner (edx - Microsoft)

• Learn to Program: Crafting Quality Code (Coursera - UoT)

• Introduction to Python: Fundamentals (edx - Microsoft)

• Learn to Program: The Fundamentals (Coursera - UoT)

• NewBoston: Python 3

Websites

Some Additional Beginner Resources