Head First Learn to Code

while it may be a textbook, it is incredible for beginners to work in and use as a workbook while learning.Would highly recommend anyone interested in Python to work out of this book

I haven't yet finished the book but im over 1/2 way in and it is by far the best learning resource Ive come across (inc books, coursera and youtube) for the new coder. Brilliantly designed with concepts explained clearly, a very well judged learning curve and a design which means the learner is more likely to recall what they've learned. The worked examples and tests are interesting and applicable to the real world. The style is informative and light. 10 out of 10

Muy buen libro para entender las bases de programación con python

Bevor ich auf dieses Buch aufmerksam wurde, habe ich versucht, mir die Informationen, die ich brauchte, über YouTube und Webseiten zu holen. Leider war es nicht möglich, hier systematisch in das Programmieren eingeführt zu werden.Mit "Learn to Code" von Head First habe ich dann einen absoluten Glückstreffer gelandet. Durch die pädagogisch extrem sinnvolle Gestaltung des Buches bleibt viel hängen, man wird immer wieder zum Nachdenken und mitdenken angeregt. Man "liest" das Buch nicht, man "arbeitet damit"!Man wird sehr sinnvoll und kleinschrittig in die Welt des Programmierens (hier mit der Programmiersprache "Python" eingeführt und lernt progressiv immer mehr.Momentan warte ich noch darauf, dass das, was ich da eigentlich so zu programmieren lerne, auch benutzerfreundlich für einen Anwender, der sich nicht erst ein "Programmiertool" (IDE) herunterladen möchte, anwendbar ist. Ich bin aber auch erst bei etwa der Hälfte des Buches, daher nehme ich an, dass das noch kommt.Über die gelegentlichen Rechtschreibfehler im Buch muss man hinwegsehen können (sie sind selten, aber mir fällt sowas leider immer auf).Top Buch. Absolute Kaufempfehlung für Leute, die wirklich noch KEINE AHNUNG vom Programmieren haben.

This is an update, Sept. 12, 2018, from the review below, and, as stated in the earlier review, is based upon his response to my email. Please, note that I have increased my rating from 2 stars to 5 stars. First, the problem with the code was not the code. When opening IDLE through the latest download of Python, it was opening in 2.7, which the book specifically states not to use. Being a beginner, I did not notice this. Which brings me to the second, Eric's customer service was beyond expectation. He responded to my email in a very timely manner and stayed with me until everything was resolved. He was first to notice that the IDLE was operating in the old window.As a beginning coder, I cannot stress enough how appreciative I was of his fast, personal help.I am sticking with the latter parts of my review, though, because, so far, some knit-picky stuff in the early chapters still grab my attention. As I get farther into the book and notice improvements upon my that specific issue, I will update again.As of this writing, Sept 3, 2018, I am only giving this book a two-star rating, BECAUSE the very first big piece of code in which they guide you does not work. I downloaded the source code from their website; it, too, does not work. I sent them an email. Revisions will depend upon their response to my email and not this review. Also, another downgrade because it was about impossible to find ANY contact information. That, by the way, has become one of my first criteria when purchasing ANY computer book. No OBVIOUS contact information makes me suspicious.If said error did not exist, I would give this book a solid 4.5. It does fairly a decent job of breaking down the thought process of coding for the beginner, but it often fails to specifically explain what a certain thing is doing or how Python interprets the symbol or word. The writers fall into the same trap all other writers for coding books fall into, they know so much that they do not realize what they are not saying. Of all of the books I have tried to study on the subject, this is still the best BY FAR. But it can still use some work. If you know something of computers, are resilient of mind, stout of heart and can take a few punches along the way. This book can teach you a lot. If you are scared of computers and see coding as something magical, DO NOT buy ANY book. Take a class.