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24 alternatives to Python Crash Course

A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Python Crash Course launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Learn Python The Hard Way▲140

   Learn the basics of programming

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2PL
   Python library for functional programming▲129

   2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

3. 3HP
   Hello Python, my book about learning python, has just been released▲46

   2012 · manning.com · its alternatives →

4. 4PT
   Pythonpy – the swiss army knife of the command line▲220

   2014 · github.com · its alternatives →

5. 5TL
   TeachCraft – Learning Python Through Minecraft▲129

   2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

6. 6ET
   Easy to understand intro to Python▲82

   2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

7. 7AA
   Algojammer – an experimental Python code editor inspired by Bret Victor▲309

   2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

8. 8LA
   Laboratory, a Python port of GitHub's Scientist library for refactoring▲153

   2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

9. 9TL
   Teachcraft – Learn Python through Minecraft▲212

   2017 · teachcraft.net · its alternatives →

10. 10PA
    PyCloud, a Python IDE in the web browser with interactive tutorials▲130

    2011 · jitouch.com · its alternatives →

11. 11SB
    SpaCy – Build tomorrow's language technology products with Python▲93

    2015 · spacy.io · its alternatives →

12. 12JA
    Jarvis, a Light Table like companion for Python▲164

    2012 · madlag.github.com · its alternatives →

13. 13PF
    Python for Experienced Programmers▲5

    2020 · pythonexperienced.substack.com · its alternatives →

14. 14AP
    A platform for beginners to learn programming in Python▲159

    2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

15. 15CP
    CodeStruct – Python programming environment for novices after Scratch▲9

    2022 · code-struct.vercel.app · its alternatives →

16. 16PP
    Practical Python Projects book release▲88

    Hi everyone! I just released the Practical Python Projects book! (https://practicalpython.yasoob.me) I am happy to announce the first version as a release candidate. I have poured a lot of love into writing this book and would love to hear what you guys think. (A limited 100% off and discount coupons at the end) This is not a pure beginner book. The book does assume some background Python knowledge. You need to know the basics like methods, functions, classes, and such. If I use something that is not typically covered in beginner Python books, I will explain it before I use it.…

    2021 · practicalpython.yasoob.me · its alternatives →

17. 17FA
    FunctorFlow – An attempt to re-imagine Python libraries▲40

    2019 · functorflow.org · its alternatives →

18. 18IW
    I wrote a book about Practical Python Projects▲9

    2021 · feld.to · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Learn Enough Dev Environment to Be Dangerous▲68

    A tutorial introduction to computer development environments

    2017 · its alternatives →

20. 20HA
    Hatch – A modern project, package, and virtual env manager for Python▲108

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Video Course: Managing Python Dependencies▲5

    Go from "writing scripts" to creating "applications"

    2017 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    The Self-Taught Programmer▲5

    The Definitive Guide to Programming Professionally

    2017 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Managing Python Dependencies With Pip and Virtual Environments▲6

    The Complete Course

    2017 · its alternatives →

24. 24IA
    IceCream – A little library to sweeten debugging in Python▲12

    2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

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