I wrote a book about Python
Hey HN! I wrote a book on programming called The Elements of Code. I put the entire book online here: https://elementsofcode.io/ When mentoring (usually new) programmers, I noticed there were a few common mistakes that seemed to account for about 80% of the complexity in their code. I couldn’t find a concise guide to fixing those mistakes, so I decided to write one. The title is an homage to The Elements of Style by Strunk and White, which is the classic guide for communicating well using prose. That guide is quite tactical in nature, and I wanted to parallel its focus in The…
I wrote a book about Python launched on June 22, 2021 with 181 votes, #174 of 3,650 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 5 years on.
In plain words
I Wrote a Book About Python" is a development resource published in June 2021 that covers Python programming. It targets developers looking to learn or deepen their Python knowledge. The book is available through the Pragmatic Programmers publishing platform, a well-known source for technical literature in the software development community.
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From the sources
Develop your intuition for practical Python patterns as you use new modules and tools to write clean, efficient, and correct Python code.
Developers power their projects with Python because it emphasizes readability, ease of use, and access to a meticulously maintained set of packages and tools. The language itself continues to improve with every release: writing in Python is full of possibility. But to maintain a successful Python project, you need to know more than just the language. You need tooling and instincts to help you make the most out of what’s available to you. Use this book as your guide to help you hone your skills and sculpt a Python project that can stand the test of time. Please support indie bookstores! Find indie bookstores in the U.S. Find indie bookstores around the world . No matter your experience…from pragprog.com
In the maker’s words, at launch
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