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Python

Posted by Goh Khee Hao
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Goh Khee Hao
Front End Web Development Techdegree Graduate 21,877 Points

Python advance

HI GUYS, I am a beginner python learner, want to ask about did anyone had bought the book “learn python 3 in hard way”, is it suitable for the beginner? Or can I bought it as a guild line for my journey.

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Jordan Hoover
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Jordan Hoover
Python Web Development Techdegree Graduate 59,268 Points
Jordan Hoover
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Jordan Hoover
Python Web Development Techdegree Graduate 59,268 Points

I would really discourage doing anything from Learn Python the Hard Way. The author has been in a lot of controversies in the community, such as trying to say Python 3 should never be used. See more here: https://www.reddit.com/r/learnprogramming/comments/3so66i/what_are_your_thoughts_on_learn_python_the_hard/ https://www.reddit.com/r/learnpython/comments/aahso1/am_i_crazy_or_is_lpthw_really_bad/

Honestly, going through the Treehouse track will be good enough, they cover all the bases for a beginner. If you need other references this guide is good: https://docs.python-guide.org.

You can of course always go outside of Treehouse if you like, but I would really, really be careful about any of the Hard Way material.