Preface

Shortly after I started writing, a friend asked me if there really was a need of another Learning Python book.

An excellent question that we could also express in another form: What has this book to offer? What makes this book different from the average introductory book on Python?

I think there are two main differences and many good reasons why you would want to read it.

Firstly, we start with introducing some important programming concepts. We build a solid foundation by covering the critical aspects of this wonderful language.

The pace gradually increases, along with the difficulty of the subjects presented. By the end of Chapter 7, Testing, Profiling, and Dealing with Exceptions, we will cover all the fundamentals.

From Chapter 8, The Edges ...

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