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Learning Python

by Mark Lutz • 2013

Every Python tool unpacked: data types, functions, and the rules that control your code.

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3k+

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Learning Python

Every Python tool unpacked: data types, functions, and the rules that control your code.

by Mark Lutz 2013

4.02

3k+ ratings

🐍 Python Programming 📖 Language Fundamentals 🧱 Data Structures 📂 Code Organization 📚 Reference Guides

Think Python

by Allen B. Downey • 2012

Python taught as problem decomposition: mastering variables, functions, and data structures.

4.13

2k+

🐍 Python Programming 🧱 Programming Fundamentals 🧠 Computational Thinking 📐 Code Design 🗃️ Data Structures

Think Python

Python taught as problem decomposition: mastering variables, functions, and data structures.

by Allen B. Downey 2012

4.13

2k+ ratings

🐍 Python Programming 🧱 Programming Fundamentals 🧠 Computational Thinking 📐 Code Design 🗃️ Data Structures

Learning SQL

by Alan Beaulieu • 2005

The SQL guide from beginner to analytics, with exercises for lasting fluency.

3.98

775

🗄️ Sql Databases ✍️ Query Writing 📝 Data Manipulation 🔗 Relational Databases 🏗️ Database Design

Learning SQL

The SQL guide from beginner to analytics, with exercises for lasting fluency.

by Alan Beaulieu 2005

3.98

775 ratings

🗄️ Sql Databases ✍️ Query Writing 📝 Data Manipulation 🔗 Relational Databases 🏗️ Database Design

Head First Java

by Kathy Sierra • 2006

A Java guide that fits how your brain learns: puzzles, doodles, and stories that actually stick.

4.24

4k+

🍵 Java Language 🏗️ Object-Oriented Design 👁️ Visual Learning 🏋️ Active Learning 🧱 Software Fundamentals

Head First Java

A Java guide that fits how your brain learns: puzzles, doodles, and stories that actually stick.

by Kathy Sierra 2006

4.24

4k+ ratings

🍵 Java Language 🏗️ Object-Oriented Design 👁️ Visual Learning 🏋️ Active Learning 🧱 Software Fundamentals

Practical SQL

by Anthony DeBarros • 2022

Write real SQL: load data, join tables, run statistics, map locations, and query JSON in PostgreSQL.

4.26

239

💾 Sql 📊 Data Analysis 🗃️ Relational Databases 📖 Data Storytelling 🛠️ Learn By Doing

Practical SQL

Write real SQL: load data, join tables, run statistics, map locations, and query JSON in PostgreSQL.

by Anthony DeBarros 2022

4.26

239 ratings

💾 Sql 📊 Data Analysis 🗃️ Relational Databases 📖 Data Storytelling 🛠️ Learn By Doing

Learn Python 3 the Hard Way

by Zed A. Shaw • 2017

Python without the hand-holding: type every line, debug every error, and build from the terminal up.

3.92

597

🐍 Python Programming 💻 Learn To Code ⌨️ Command Line 🐛 Debugging 🛠️ Learn By Doing

Learn Python 3 the Hard Way

Python without the hand-holding: type every line, debug every error, and build from the terminal up.

by Zed A. Shaw 2017

3.92

597 ratings

🐍 Python Programming 💻 Learn To Code ⌨️ Command Line 🐛 Debugging 🛠️ Learn By Doing

Object-oriented Programming with C++

by E. Balagurusamy • 1994

Classes, inheritance, templates: C++ tools for building software that scales without falling apart.

3.98

278

🧱 Object Orientation 💻 C++📐 Oop Principles 🧩 Generic Programming 💾 Memory Management

Object-oriented Programming with C++

Classes, inheritance, templates: C++ tools for building software that scales without falling apart.

by E. Balagurusamy 1994

3.98

278 ratings

🧱 Object Orientation 💻 C++📐 Oop Principles 🧩 Generic Programming 💾 Memory Management

PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS

by Ryshith Doyle • 2019

The systematic NumPy and Pandas walkthrough: import, clean, combine, and analyze data in Python.

3.67

🐍 Python Programming 📊 Data Analysis 🧹 Data Wrangling 🧱 Data Structures 🔢 Numerical Computing

PYTHON FOR DATA ANALYSIS

The systematic NumPy and Pandas walkthrough: import, clean, combine, and analyze data in Python.

by Ryshith Doyle 2019

3.67

6 ratings

🐍 Python Programming 📊 Data Analysis 🧹 Data Wrangling 🧱 Data Structures 🔢 Numerical Computing

RUST AND GOLANG FOR BEGINNERS

by Tam Sel • 2020

Rust prevents memory bugs; Go makes concurrency simple. One book teaches both through examples.

🖥️ Compiled Languages 🔄 Concurrent Programming 💻 Hands-On Tutorials 🔒 Memory Management 🏗️ Language Crash Courses

RUST AND GOLANG FOR BEGINNERS

Rust prevents memory bugs; Go makes concurrency simple. One book teaches both through examples.

by Tam Sel 2020

🖥️ Compiled Languages 🔄 Concurrent Programming 💻 Hands-On Tutorials 🔒 Memory Management 🏗️ Language Crash Courses

PLAY WITH PYTHON (CORE)

by AK Singh • 2021

Your first variable to your first decorator: the full Python core curriculum built for newcomers.

🐍 Python Programming 📘 Learn To Code 🧱 Programming Fundamentals 📚 Language Reference 📦 Standard Library

PLAY WITH PYTHON (CORE)

Your first variable to your first decorator: the full Python core curriculum built for newcomers.

by AK Singh 2021

🐍 Python Programming 📘 Learn To Code 🧱 Programming Fundamentals 📚 Language Reference 📦 Standard Library

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