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Python is a general-purpose programming language and is one of the most popular languages because of its versatility, ease of use, libraries, and active community. Given its widespread adoption, it is a good place to start for beginners dreaming of working in big tech companies. Moreover, with the exponential rise in the popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), which mainly uses Python, there is an increase in demand for it. Following are the top Python programming books one should read in 2024.
Python Crash Course
“Python Crash Course” is one of the most popular guides to the Python language. It starts with basic concepts like variables, lists, classes, and loops, making it ideal for beginners. The book also has various projects that one can build to further solidify one’s understanding of the language.
Learn Python 3 the Hard Way: A Very Simple Introduction to the Terrifyingly Beautiful World of Computers and Code
This is also a beginner-friendly book focusing on exercises and repetition to solidify the concepts. The book covers topics such as variables, functions, loops, and object-oriented programming.
Python in a Nutshell
This book teaches how to get the most out of Python. It covers topics like the language’s syntax, standard library, and core modules. The book also provides practical examples of how to write better code.
Programming Python
This book provides in-depth information about the primary application domains of Python. This book focuses on the commonly used tools and libraries of Pytohn 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 Computer Science using Python. It focuses on computer science skills like designing, 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 numerous practical recipes and examples demonstrating how to solve common programming challenges.
Fluent Python
This is an advanced-level book that covers topics like object-oriented programming, metaclasses, decorators, and concurrency. It also provides various real-world examples to explain these concepts.
Head First Python
“Head First Python” engages its readers by using a more visual format rather than a text-heavy approach. The book covers concepts like Python web apps, database management, exception handling, etc.
Python Tricks: A Buffet of Awesome Python Features
“Python Tricks” teaches how to write more elegant and efficient Python code. The book covers topics like 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 clean Python code. It provides various practical advice and best practices to enhance the coding style and productivity.
Grokking Algorithms: An illustrated guide for programmers and other curious people
This book teaches algorithms in a fun and engaging manner using various illustrations. It teaches how to apply common algorithms to the practical problems a programmer might face every day.
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 provides real-world data analysis problems.
Python for Data Science For Dummies
This book sheds light on the data science capabilities of Python. It covers concepts like data manipulation, visualization, and machine learning, along with 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 like TensorFlow 2, GANs, and Reinforcement Learning and provides clear explanations, visualizations, and working examples.
Introduction to Machine Learning with Python
This book teaches how to use Python to build machine-learning solutions. The authors focus not only on the practical aspects but also on the maths underlying the algorithms.
Python for Finance
This book guides on building financial applications using Python. The book provides various practical examples to demonstrate how the language can be used to develop a full-fledged framework for risk analytics.
Automate the Boring Stuff with Python
Python is widely used for automating various tasks and this book teaches how to write efficient code for the same. 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 hands-on recipes to improve web scraping skills. It covers techniques like HTML parsing, API interaction, handling JavaScript-rendered pages, etc.
Python GUI Programming Cookbook
“Python GUI Programming” guides on how to develop impressive GUIs in Python. It teaches how to create interesting charts to represent data visually using Matplotlib and develop GUIs with frameworks like tkinter, PyQt5, and wxPython.
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