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Python SIGs
Archives of current and past listserv discussions on a LOT of interesting topics. GREAT for researching problems.
http://www.python.org/community/sigs/
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Python Tutorial
Introduction to Python, where to find it, how to install, and create a very simple script.
http://www.mtdev.com/2002/08/python-tutorial
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TCC Publications: Programming Languages
Python language quick reference (28 pp), Tkinter reference (84 pp), Python Imaging Library PIL quick reference (6 pp). Postscript and PDF formats available.
http://infohost.nmt.edu/tcc/help/pubs/lang.html
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Code Like a Pythonista: Idiomatic Python
A tutorial that teaches common Python programming idioms used by experienced programmers, but may not be obvious to newcomers.
http://python.net/~goodger/projects/pycon/2007/idiomatic/handout.html
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Python Idioms and Efficiency
A guide to Python programming idioms, and suggestions for writing more elegant Python programs.
http://jaynes.colorado.edu/PythonIdioms.html
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Python Babysteps Tutorial
Preliminary tutorial, prepares absolute beginners for other tutorials. Walks reader through installing on Windows, using Integrated DeveLopment Environment (IDLE), writing a simple program.
http://www.coolnamehere.com/geekery/python/pythontut.html
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Instant Python
By Magnus Lie Hetland. Minimal introduction for experienced programmers. Treats basics, OO programming, Jedi mind trick. English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish; German, Norwegian; Lithuanian, Polish, Russian; Japanese, Korean.
http://hetland.org/writing/instant-python.html
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Instant Hacking
By Magnus Lie Hetland. Minimal, concise, general introduction to programming, via Python, moves very quickly. English, Italian, Polish, Japanese, Serbian, Korean.
http://hetland.org/writing/instant-hacking.html
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Python Database Programming
Programs can use minimal code to access, display, and update a database. This guide provides "links to relevant Python modules, documentation, and projects" concerning databases, as well as adding persistence to Python objects.
http://wiki.python.org/moin/DatabaseProgramming/
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About.com: Python
Includes articles on simple script solutions, database management, web development, network protocols, and other advanced topics.
http://python.about.com/
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