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24 alternatives to Python Fundamentals

Be able to say "I know Python"

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Python Fundamentals launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1LP
   Learn Python the Right Way – free introduction to Python book▲245

   2021 · learnpythontherightway.com · its alternatives →

2. 2IW
   I wrote a book about Python▲181

   2021 · pragprog.com · its alternatives →

3. 3IW
   I wrote a book about Go▲919

   2021 · practical-go-lessons.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Learn Python The Hard Way▲140

   Learn the basics of programming

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5IY
   Improve your Python regex skills with 75 interactive exercises▲175

   2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

6. 6PT
   Python-Type-Challenges, master Python typing with online exercises▲110

   Hi HN, I'm excited to share Python-Type-Challenges, a collection of hands-on, interactive challenges designed to help Python developers master type annotations. Whether you're new to type hints or looking to deepen your understanding, these exercises provide a fun and educational way to explore Python's type system. I'd love to get your feedback and contributions! https://github.com/laike9m/Python-Type-Challenges

   2023 · python-type-challenges.zeabur.app · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Invent With Python▲220

   Learn to program Python for free

   2018 · its alternatives →

8. 8IA
   I am building a new Python library to read/write PDF files▲279

   Hi HN! This is my pet project, written from scratch because there is so much to discover and learn in the process. The focus is on simplicity and incremental updates. Progress is slow because I do not have much spare time to work on this, but I would love to hear some feedback. Regards

   2022 · github.com · its alternatives →

9. 9AP
   A platform for beginners to learn programming in Python▲159

   2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

10. 101P
    "100 Page Python Intro" eBook▲107

    2021 · learnbyexample.github.io · its alternatives →

11. 11IW
    I wrote a book on Python regular expressions▲193

    My book titled "Python re(gex)?" is free to download through this weekend [1][2] The book covers both 're' and 'regex' modules, has plenty of examples and chapters also have cheatsheets and exercises. Code snippets, exercises, sample chapters, etc are available on GitHub repo [3] I used pandoc+xelatex [4] to generate the pdf. [1] https://gumroad.com/l/py_regex [2] https://leanpub.com/py_regex [3] https://github.com/learnbyexample/py_regular_expressions [4]…

    2019 · its alternatives →

12. 12IT
    Intro to Python and Programming for non-CS majors▲211

    2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Intuitive Python▲5

    Productive Development for Projects that Last

    2021 · its alternatives →

14. 14HT
    How to make your Python code more idiomatic – 25 tips and tricks▲56

    2018 · github.com · its alternatives →

15. 15HP
    Hello Python, my book about learning python, has just been released▲46

    2012 · manning.com · its alternatives →

16. 16IW
    I wrote a book on idiomatic Python. Here's its insane build/test system▲15

    Background: I've been working on a book to help developers learn and write idiomatic Python. It's taken far longer than I imagined, but today I made it available for purchase (http://www.jeffknupp.com/writing-idiomatic-python-ebook). The automated build and test system I'm using is ridiculous. It uses: virtualenv, tox, pytest, coverage, doctest, pandoc, make, xelatex, makeindex, and a ~200 line Python script to collect and format the output. The details of the build/test system I created are described in detail here:…

    2013 · its alternatives →

17. 17ET
    Easy to understand intro to Python▲82

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Practices of the Python Pro▲14

    Learn to design professional, maintainable software at scale

    2019 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    100 Prompts to Learn Notion▲144

    Learn the fundamentals of using Notion with AI

    2023 · its alternatives →

20. 20PP
    Practice Python Projects eBook for beginners▲27

    2021 · learnbyexample.github.io · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Python tutorial for quick reference▲6

    Learn Python Step by Step

    2019 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Learn Python through Fairy Tales▲106

    Nursery rhymes and fairy tales translated into Python code

    2021 · its alternatives →

23. 23PP
    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 →

24. 24
    Learn Python Online▲3

    #python #programming #tutorial

    2020 · its alternatives →

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