Python is a general-purpose programming language and one of the most popular languages due to its versatility, ease of use, libraries, and active community. Given its widespread adoption, it is a good starting point for beginners who dream of working at large technology companies. Furthermore, with the exponential rise in popularity of artificial intelligence (ai), which primarily uses Python, there is an increase in its demand. Below are the best Python programming books that one should read in 2024.
Python crash course
The “Python Crash Course” is one of the most popular guides to the Python language. It starts with basic concepts like variables, lists, classes, and loops, making it ideal for beginners. The book also has several projects that one can build to further solidify their understanding of the language.
Learn Python 3 the Hard Way: A Very Simple Introduction to the Terribly Beautiful World of Computers and Code
This is also a beginner-friendly book that focuses on drills and repetitions to solidify concepts. The book covers topics such as variables, functions, loops, and object-oriented programming.
Python in a nutshell
This book teaches you how to get the most out of Python. It covers topics such as language syntax, standard library, and core modules. The book also provides practical examples of how to write better code.
Python programming
This book provides detailed information on the main application domains of Python. This book focuses on commonly used Pytohn tools and libraries to provide a comprehensive understanding of its role in practical real-world programming.
Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science
This book explains the basics of computer science using Python. It focuses on computer skills such as design, programming and problem solving.
Python Cookbook: Recipes to Master Python 3
This book is suitable for more advanced readers and focuses on modern tools and idioms. It consists of numerous practical recipes and examples that demonstrate how to solve common programming challenges.
Fluent Python
This is an advanced level book that covers topics such as object-oriented programming, metaclasses, decorators, and concurrency. It also provides several real-world examples to explain these concepts.
Head First Python
“Head First Python” engages its readers by using a more visual format rather than a text-heavy approach. The book covers concepts like Python web applications, database management, exception handling, etc.
Python Tricks: A Variety of Amazing Python Features
“Python Tricks” teaches how to write more elegant and efficient Python code. The book covers topics such as data structures, functions, decorators, context managers, and testing.
Effective Python: 90 Specific Ways to Write Better Python
This book teaches how to write more efficient and clean Python code. It provides several practical tips and best practices to improve your coding style and productivity.
Grokking Algorithms: An Illustrated Guide for Programmers and Other Curious People
This book teaches algorithms in a fun and engaging way using various illustrations. Teaches how to apply common algorithms to practical problems that a programmer may face every day.
Python for data analysis
This book is ideal for those new to Python or data science. It provides an introduction to data science tools in Python and also provides real-world data analysis problems.
Python for data science for beginners
This book sheds light on the data science capabilities of Python. It covers concepts such as data manipulation, visualization, and machine learning, along with practical exercises to help apply Python to data science projects.
Python machine learning
“Python Machine Learning” provides a solid background in machine learning concepts. The book covers topics such as TensorFlow 2, GAN, and reinforcement learning and provides clear explanations, visualizations, and working examples.
Introduction to Machine Learning with Python
This book teaches how to use Python to create machine learning solutions. The authors focus not only on the practical aspects but also on the mathematics underlying the algorithms.
Python for finance
This book guides on creating financial applications using Python. The book provides several practical examples to demonstrate how the language can be used to develop a complete framework for risk analysis.
Automate the boring things with Python
Python is widely used to automate various tasks and this book teaches how to write efficient code for the same. This is a beginner-friendly book that provides step-by-step instructions for creating powerful automation tools.
Python Web Scraping Cookbook
This book provides a guide to web scraping using Python. The book provides practical recipes to improve web scraping skills. It covers techniques like HTML parsing, API interaction, handling rendered pages in JavaScript, etc.
Python GUI Programming Cookbook
“Python GUI Programming” guides on how to develop awesome GUIs in Python. Teaches how to create interesting graphs to represent data visually using Matplotlib and develop GUIs with frameworks such as tkinter, PyQt5, and wxPython.
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