daniel_radclit's review
4.0
I have already been programming for a few years but had no experience with python.
This book taught me all the basics about python and I have some confidence as I begin my own projects in the language. I will say that while this book is great for teaching the basics of python, all the exercises are too easy. New programmers will learn the syntax of the language but this book is not really going to develop you as a programmer.
I didn't end up completing any of the big projects at the end because all the code is given to you and it sort of felt like copying and pasting answers. Also, the book just stops explaining the code at this point even though it's throwing a lot of new material at you. Additionally, some of the examples in the given code in these big projects just don't work. So prepare to do some googling if you choose to do these projects at the end.
Still, this book has given me a lot of confidence that I have the tools to begin working with python. 4/5 stars.
This book taught me all the basics about python and I have some confidence as I begin my own projects in the language. I will say that while this book is great for teaching the basics of python, all the exercises are too easy. New programmers will learn the syntax of the language but this book is not really going to develop you as a programmer.
I didn't end up completing any of the big projects at the end because all the code is given to you and it sort of felt like copying and pasting answers. Also, the book just stops explaining the code at this point even though it's throwing a lot of new material at you. Additionally, some of the examples in the given code in these big projects just don't work. So prepare to do some googling if you choose to do these projects at the end.
Still, this book has given me a lot of confidence that I have the tools to begin working with python. 4/5 stars.
emmanuelbg's review
4.0
Overall, I think it was a wonderful introduction to Python. Matthes conveys topics with great ease, and it shows.
My only nitpick is the project section; it uses way to many external libraries, and at some points it felt like I was just copying the code instead of thinking it through.
My only nitpick is the project section; it uses way to many external libraries, and at some points it felt like I was just copying the code instead of thinking it through.
sodope's review
4.0
Great book with easy definitions of each concept, a lot of exercises per chapter so it keeps reader's attention. Only thing I didn't like a lot is based on the last practical chapters, everything is really well explained, problem is that the author basically makes everything and the exercises are not that challenging, mostly feels like copy and pasting author's code. Apart from that, great for people who are starting to code in Python.
danielhenrichs's review
3.0
Good book overall, but it was a bit frustrating at points because things have updates and not everything would work. The site did have some of the updates to get it working, but others i needed to search online
grantkeegan's review
5.0
The book is a fantastic way not only to learn Python but also fundamental skills that are essential in the learning journey for every programmer. I highly recommend this book as a starting point for people that want to learn programming and computer science. Sure, there are a lot of concepts one has to keep track of, but Python Crash Course is neatly divided into sections that the reader can go back to if previous concepts have to be revisited.
In the beginning, Matthes goes through the basic concepts behind the Python language. Going step by step, explaining what each thing does, and why it does it. Although I already had some knowledge of Python going into this book. I really appreciated the clearness of his words. Sharing essential tips with me that I never knew, but improved my workflow in a few good ways.
After learning the main aspects of Python thoroughly, I was ready to begin my first full-length projects. Starting with building a full videogame. My experience with Alien Invasion was awesome. Applying every topic I learned about in the previous chapters. It was very empowering to know that there really isn’t much to fear in building large programming projects. Everything has a place, and you can build complex, beautiful projects by applying basic logical concepts.
The book ends with a couple of other projects such as interpreting and visualizing data and building full-scale applications. Some of these I felt were too advanced for beginners but are still important skills to learn in every computer science career.
In the beginning, Matthes goes through the basic concepts behind the Python language. Going step by step, explaining what each thing does, and why it does it. Although I already had some knowledge of Python going into this book. I really appreciated the clearness of his words. Sharing essential tips with me that I never knew, but improved my workflow in a few good ways.
After learning the main aspects of Python thoroughly, I was ready to begin my first full-length projects. Starting with building a full videogame. My experience with Alien Invasion was awesome. Applying every topic I learned about in the previous chapters. It was very empowering to know that there really isn’t much to fear in building large programming projects. Everything has a place, and you can build complex, beautiful projects by applying basic logical concepts.
The book ends with a couple of other projects such as interpreting and visualizing data and building full-scale applications. Some of these I felt were too advanced for beginners but are still important skills to learn in every computer science career.