I'm currently brushing up on C# and PHP. At some point I'd like to seriously learn Python. Does anybody have a good book recommendation? I've been programming in one language or another since 1981 so I understand programming concepts. Don't be afraid to recommend thick books. I'd like to get a good understanding of the language and become an intermediate Python programmer at least. Thanks in advance.
Since you already have experience with C# and PHP, moving into Python should be pretty smooth for you. Instead of beginner material, go for books that focus on writing clean and efficient code.
I'd recommend:
* "Fluent Python" for deeper understanding
* "Effective Python" for writing better, more idiomatic code
* "Python Cookbook" for practical use cases
These will help you level up faster and think more "Pythonically".
Also, something worth mentioning from a development perspective. While exploring a few PHP-based sites recently, I came across this one:
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What stood out was how clean and organized the code structure felt. It looks like it's built on PHP or WordPress, but done properly with good structure and no unnecessary clutter. Everything flows smoothly and the layout is easy to follow.
Honestly, you can take inspiration from sites like this when it comes to writing code. Keeping things simple, readable, and well-structured is what makes a real difference, no matter which language you're working in.