Effective Python: 90 Specific Ways to Write Better Python (Effective Software Development Series) 2nd Edition

Great refresher

I own 8 python books as of right now. this is by far the best one in regards to writing "pythonic" code. most of the other books that I own focus on syntax, and how to write python code in the style that you would write in other languages. this book specifically shows you things specific to python. I would recommend one of the other books as a first, if you have never coded before, my favorite was python crash course, from no starch press.. but if you just want to learn python, and specifically how to be effective in python specific things, this is the book.

I've been programming in C, C++, and Java since the mid 90's. In the last year my job has transitioned to more python work. Python wasn't hard to pick up, almost made me feel guilty programming, but I was programming in python like I would in C, C++. Looking at others code a lot of their design decisions didn't make sense.This book does a great job of explaining a lot of the python best practices.. and "quirks" of the language.

I've been writing Python code for years, and this was a great introduction to new Python features and practices that will improve my code significantly. Some of the examples appear contrived and are too long, but overall I'm very happy with this book.

I enjoyed book a lot, very inspiring and filled with insights.However, code in the book has wrong indentations which makeit harder to read. I think publisher could use little polishing

Each trick is short but explained very clear, no matter you are a beginner or advanced programmer.Also add new features of python 3.

I bought this for our team, and we are enjoying reading through the items.The tips are quite practical and useful.I really like the Effective series of technical books. Very pragmatic and useful.Definitely ups my coding proficiency.

A great book on pythonic thinking and best practices in Python.I only wish there would be mention of more common patterns such as factory patterns, etc.Overall a lot of deep knowledge, though.