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1.1 A Bit About Learning Python

Python syntax is significantly different from many other modern programming languages. However, the rules are pretty simple and they lead to concise, readable source code.

There are several good sources of information from simple tutorials to massive tomes covering all aspects of Python programming. The following is a short list of favorite references. Users very familiar with programming but new to Python should at least consider items 1 and 2. Users with limited programming experience should probably cover parts of item 3 as well.

Python References

1. Python Tutorial (http://www.python.org/doc/current/tut/tut.html)
2. Python Essential Reference, 2nd Edition by Dave Beazley. Chapters 1-4.
3. Learning Python, Mark Lutz and David Ascher, Chapters 1-4.
4. Python Library Reference (http://www.python.org/doc/current/lib/lib.html)

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Documentation released on July 30, 2004.