Python Essential Reference (4th ed.)

This book is a must-have for anyone who wants to master the art of Python programming, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer looking to brush up your skills.

But let’s be real here this isn’t some dry, boring textbook that will put you to sleep faster than a glass of warm milk.

So what makes The Python Essential Reference so essential? Well, for starters, it covers everything you need to know about Python from the basics of syntax and data types to more advanced topics like object-oriented programming and regular expressions. And best of all, it does it in a way that’s easy to understand, even if you’re new to coding or have never heard of Python before.

But don’t just take our word for it here are some examples from the book itself:

– “The `len()` function returns an integer value indicating how many items are in a sequence.” (Chapter 2, section on built-in functions)

– “A list is a mutable collection of elements that can be accessed by indexing. The syntax for creating a new list is to enclose the comma-separated values inside square brackets `[]`.” (Chapter 3, section on lists)

– “The `for` statement iterates over a sequence (or other iterable), executing a block of code once for each item in the sequence. The syntax is as follows: `for variable_name in sequence:`” (Chapter 4, section on loops and flow control)

And if you’re still not convinced that this book is worth your time and money, here are some more examples from the authors themselves:

– “Python has a rich set of built-in functions for working with strings. These include `len()`, which returns the length of a string; `upper()` and `lower()`, which convert all characters to uppercase or lowercase respectively; and `replace()`, which replaces one substring with another.” (Chapter 2, section on built-in functions)

– “Lists are mutable sequences that can be modified in place. This means you can add or remove items from a list without creating a new copy of the sequence.” (Chapter 3, section on lists)

– “The `for` statement is used to iterate over a sequence (or other iterable), executing a block of code once for each item in the sequence. The syntax is as follows: `for variable_name in sequence:`” (Chapter 4, section on loops and flow control)

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started with coding, The Python Essential Reference is the perfect resource for mastering this powerful language. So what are you waiting for? Grab your copy today and start learning!

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