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The Python Cookbook has been a great resource in both of the previous editions. I've been following Dave's pain in writing this on twitter, so I have no doubt t

The Python Cookbook has been a great resource in both of the previous editions. I've been following Dave's pain in writing this on twitter, so I have no doubt that this one will be the same. This is a "must have" on any python hacker's bookshelf!

mixedbit 13y ago
Is this a good book for someone that uses the language for quite some time, but never studied it deeply? I'm looking for something like 'Effective C++' (but for Python of course): a collection of recipes and good practices that would allow an experienced programmer make a better use of the language.
- boothead 13y ago
  Yes, absolutely. There are a multitude of hidden gems in this book.
- lambda_cube 13y ago
  Well, what kind of book has a collection of recipes? A cookbook, right? :-) I haven't used any edition of the Python cookbook, but I've used the Perl cookbook and it's just like you described. I have also heard and read that the O'Reilly cookbooks are known (famous even?) for being the kind of books that you described.
- gbog 13y ago
  Martelli's Python in a nutshell is the best I have seen on python. Not a cookbook, more of a reference, but this guy is extremely precise and rereading is always deepening my understanding of python.
  - martincmartin 13y ago
    Unfortunately, the most recent edition only covers 2.4 & the at-the-time proposed 2.5. The best equivalent now is the language reference at python.org.
topherjaynes 13y ago
Second the must have. I used it to get back into Python after a while. I was able to go through the rough cuts version on Safari Online and it's amazing. Poses a problem then gives you a straightforward, elegant solutions.
baldfat 13y ago
When will the Kindle edition be 3rd?
- mrgoldenbrown 13y ago
  You can get a mobi or other ebook format from O'Reilly right now: http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920027072.do http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920027072.do

mixedbit 13y ago

Is this a good book for someone that uses the language for quite some time, but never studied it deeply? I'm looking for something like 'Effective C++' (but for Python of course): a collection of recipes and good practices that would allow an experienced programmer make a better use of the language.

boothead 13y ago
Yes, absolutely. There are a multitude of hidden gems in this book.
lambda_cube 13y ago
Well, what kind of book has a collection of recipes? A cookbook, right? :-) I haven't used any edition of the Python cookbook, but I've used the Perl cookbook and it's just like you described. I have also heard and read that the O'Reilly cookbooks are known (famous even?) for being the kind of books that you described.
gbog 13y ago
Martelli's Python in a nutshell is the best I have seen on python. Not a cookbook, more of a reference, but this guy is extremely precise and rereading is always deepening my understanding of python.
- martincmartin 13y ago
  Unfortunately, the most recent edition only covers 2.4 & the at-the-time proposed 2.5. The best equivalent now is the language reference at python.org.

topherjaynes 13y ago

Second the must have. I used it to get back into Python after a while. I was able to go through the rough cuts version on Safari Online and it's amazing. Poses a problem then gives you a straightforward, elegant solutions.

baldfat 13y ago

When will the Kindle edition be 3rd?

mrgoldenbrown 13y ago
You can get a mobi or other ebook format from O'Reilly right now: http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920027072.do http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920027072.do