Understanding Python: Beginner's Guide to Programming

Python is one of the most powerful, easy-to-read programming languages around. This general purpose, high-level language can be extended and embedded in many programming problems. This book will introduce you to programming in Python, going through the skills you need to know for building programs and the way to develop simple code that perform the actions you plan. The book introduces the main concepts in Python language with clear examples to help you master basic elements and syntax; to design programs; work with strings; use control structures; import modules; build lists; create an organized dictionary; handle functions, manage data, and namespace; work with modules and packages; and understand classes.

It is a great resource to maximize your productivity. You will get familiar with Python's building blocks, strings, dictionaries, and sets; and be on your way to writing programs and develop your coding skills.