Why I picked it up: Mark's work has been the standard go-to guide for learning Python for years now. I wanted to see what the new version had to offer.

Why I finished it: No fluffy, contrived examples. Real-world code and concise, clear discussion. And there's no attempt to avoid challenging topics.

I'd give it to: Beginner to intermediate programmers who want to learn Python or improve their existing Python skills and experienced programmers who want to learn about the new features of Python 3.

More details: http://blog.doughellmann.com/2010/01/...

• doughellmann
• January 9, 2010
• Dive Into Python 3
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A real-life story that reads like a caper flick.

• doughellmann
• January 1, 2010
• The Rescue Artist
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I recommend Citizen Engineer for engineers from all fields who want a better understanding of some of the issues that are driving changes in engineering practices. The clear and concise writing style makes the book an easy read, without glossing over any difficult topics. It does not attempt to provide an exhaustive reference manual, but does give plenty of other resources for future research and reading.

http://blog.doughellmann.com/2009/12/book-review-citizen-engineer.html

• doughellmann
• December 10, 2009
• Citizen Engineer
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