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's a good starting point for beginners dreaming of working at large tech companies. Additionally, with the growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), which primarily uses Python, the demand is increasing. Here are the best Python programming books to read in 2024.
Python Crash Course
“Python Crash Course” is one of the most popular guides on the Python language. It starts with basic concepts like variables, lists, classes, and loops, making it ideal for beginners. The book also offers various projects that one can build to further consolidate their understanding of the language.
Learn Python 3 the Hard Way: A Very Simple Introduction to the Boldly Beautiful World of Computers and Code
This is also a beginner-friendly book that focuses on drills and repetition to solidify concepts. The book covers topics such as variables, functions, loops, and object-oriented programming.
Python in a nutshell
This book explains how to get the most out of Python. It covers topics like language syntax, standard library, and core modules. The book also provides practical examples on how to write better code.
Python Programming
This book provides detailed information on the main application areas of Python. This book focuses on commonly used Pytohn tools and libraries to provide a comprehensive understanding of its roles in practical, real-world programming.
Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science
This book explains the basics of computing using Python. It focuses on computer science skills such as design, programming and problem solving.
Python Cookbook: Recipes for Mastering Python 3
This book is suitable for more advanced readers, focusing on modern tools and idioms. It consists of many practical recipes and examples demonstrating how to solve common programming challenges.
Common Python
This is an advanced level book that covers topics such as object-oriented programming, metaclasses, decorators, and concurrency. It also provides various real-world examples to explain these concepts.
Python head first
“Head First Python” engages its readers using a more visual format rather than a textual approach. The book covers concepts like Python web applications, database management, exception handling, and more.
Python Tips: A Buffet of Awesome 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 cleaner Python code. It provides various practical tips and best practices to improve 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. It teaches how to apply common algorithms to practical problems that a programmer may face on a daily basis.
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 presents real-world data analysis problems.
Python for Data Science for Dummies
This book highlights the data science capabilities of Python. It covers concepts like data manipulation, visualization, and machine learning, as well as hands-on 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, GANs and reinforcement learning and provides clear explanations, visualizations and practical examples.
Introduction to Machine Learning with Python
This book explains how to use Python to create machine learning solutions. The authors focus not only on the practical aspects but also on the mathematics behind the algorithms.
Python for finance
This book guides on creating financial applications using Python. The book provides various practical examples to demonstrate how the language can be used to develop a comprehensive risk analysis framework.
Automate boring things with Python
Python is widely used to automate various tasks and this book teaches how to write efficient code for them. 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 for improving web scraping skills. It covers techniques like HTML parsing, API interaction, handling rendered pages in JavaScript, and more.
GUI Python Programming Cookbook
Python GUI Programming guides on how to develop awesome GUIs in Python. He learns how to create interesting graphs to visually represent data using Matplotlib and how to develop GUIs with frameworks such as tkinter, PyQt5 and wxPython.
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