The document describes 'Beginning Python: From Novice to Professional', a comprehensive guide for learning Python programming available in PDF format. It covers Python's syntax, features, and advanced topics, supported by ten practical projects, making it suitable for both novice and intermediate programmers. Authored by experienced programmer Magnus Lie Hetland, the book emphasizes modern programming practices and is highly recommended for those seeking to understand Python.

1. [PDF] Beginning Python: From Novice to
Professional 3rd ed. Edition
This is a downloadable PDF format that can be read directly on kindle, iPad, iPhone, Android, etc.
devices.
Gain a fundamental understanding of Python's syntax and features with this up–to–date
introduction and practical reference. Covering a wide array of Python–related programming topics,
including addressing language internals, database integration, network programming, and web
services, you'll be guided by sound development principles. Ten accompanying projects will ensure
you can get your hands dirty in no time.
Updated to reflect the latest in Python programming paradigms and several of the most crucial
features found in Python 3, Beginning Python also covers advanced topics such as extending
Python and packaging/distributing Python applications.
What You'll Learn
• Become a proficient Python programmer by following along with a friendly, practical guide
to the language's key features
• Write code faster by learning how to take advantage of advanced features such as magic
methods, exceptions, and abstraction
• Gain insight into modern Python programming paradigms including testing,
documentation, packaging, and distribution
• Learn by following along with ten interesting projects, including a P2P file–sharing
application, chat client, video game, remote text editor, and more
Who This Book Is For
Programmers, novice and otherwise, seeking a comprehensive introduction to the Python
programming language.
Editorial Reviews
"Hetland's Beginning Python is an excellent book for individuals new to programming or those with
intermediate programming skills. … Throughout the book, he presents a number of examples that
are easy to implement and illustrate various aspects of the discussed topic. … the text is strongly
recommended for those seeking to learn the Python language. Summing Up: Highly
recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates; general readers." (D. B. Mason, Choice,
Vol. 55 (1), September, 2017)
About the Author
Magnus Lie Hetland is an experienced Python programmer, having used the language since the
late 1990s. He is also an associate professor of algorithms at the Norwegian University of Science
and Technology, having taught algorithms for the better part of a decade. Hetland is the author of
Practical Python and Beginning Python, first and second editions, as well as several scientific
papers.