Nandan Vatsyayan
2025/06/06
5 / 5
This book has been instrumental in laying a strong foundation for me as a Python developer. Over the years, I have read it cover-to-cover more than five times, and it continues to be an invaluable resource. The author has done an excellent job of making it beginner-friendly by explaining concepts in detail. The book is well-written and has provided me with a deeper understanding of certain concepts that other authors may have overlooked. For instance, the author has taken the time to explain concepts such as the LEGB rule, which is often left out of other books.
The book covers every topic extensively, from basic concepts to advanced topics such as decorators, meta-classes, and creating your own packages. Mark Lutz has left no stone unturned in his effort to provide a comprehensive guide to Python programming. I am grateful for this wonderful book, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Python.
It is worth noting that this book is not intended to teach programming from scratch. If you are new to programming, I would suggest starting with Introduction to Computation and Programming Using Python by John Guttag from MIT. Additionally, it may take multiple reads to fully grasp the concepts presented in this book, but the effort is well worth it.
