David Alan Tussey said
This book is strictly a reference book. It contains snippets of examples and detailed explanations about each Python function/features. It is very, very good for that. The section on strings, for example, contains about 15 pages on every possible string methods, and a brief example. Perfect for a reference.
Laura Bickle said
On the downside, there was a few chapters to read through before I actually started programming. On the upside, I really enjoyed reading it. This is a great book if you'd like to hear about the different types of Python. It's not a particularly good book if you'd like to learn Python in a reasonable amount of time to finish a project.
Marc Magrans De Abril said
Just good enough, I do not recommend it. In case that you really want to profit your time go directly to the "Python Cookbook" from O'Reilly.
David A. Schultz said
A great reference book, but alone it wouldn't be my way to learn the language; it's a bit terse for that. However, with the other book I got "for beginners" (that be me), they make a great pair.
RF RDC said
I keep coming back to this book, either to clarify what other books needlessly complicate or simply don't include. As a nutshell book, I would say it is more of a fairly comprehensive reference. Its discussion and explanation of python elements, which tend to make it more of a comprehensive manual and less of a nutshell are very much appreciated. The book's well thought out layout and well self-sustained sections allow you to actually sit down and read this book to learn from and not just use as a passing reference from time to time. I pair this book with Beazley's Python, Essential Reference, which I think actually takes more of a 'nutshell spirit of presentation'. Between the two, they are my most often go-to books while in the coding process.
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