Python Crash Course, 2nd Edition: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming PDF

“It has been interesting to see, over the last few years, No Starch Press, which produces this book, growing and producing future classics that should be alongside the more traditional O’Reilly Press programming books. Python Crash Course is one of those books.”
—Greg Laden, ScienceBlogs

“All of these projects are well thought out and presented in such a way that learning the subject matter and implementing it is much more of an enjoyable pastime than an onerous task that must be completed. Eric took the time to deal with some rather complex projects and lay them out in a consistent, logical, and pleasant manner that draws the reader into the subject willingly, which unfortunately, many authors fail to do.”
—Full Circle Magazine

“The book is well presented with good explanations of the code snippets. It works with you, one small step at a time, building more complex code and explaining what's going on all the way.”
—FlickThrough Reviews

“Learning Python with the Python Crash Course was an extremely positive experience! A great choice if you’re new to Python.”
—Mikke Goes Coding

“While Python Crash Course uses Python to teach you to code, it also teaches clean programming skills that apply to most other languages.”
—Great Lakes Geek

“It does what it says on the tin, and it does it well. If you want a crash course in Python, fear not! The Python Crash Course is an excellent book that provides a thorough introduction to Python that will have you writing programs and solving problems in no time!” 
—Technical YA, Best Books to Learn Python Language in 2021, 

“Brilliant.”
—Anna Yukhtenko, Senior Games Analyst at Hutch

“I recommend this book to anyone learning Python.” It is my best resource so far.”
—Firdaus H. Salim, @BetaScribbles

“The fastest way to learn Python”
—Learning Python, Youtuber

“Eric Matthes's passion for teaching shines through. He introduces every new concept.”
—Makes sense, YouTuber. 

“Python Crash Course] should be on every new Python coder's wish list or bookshelf!” 
—Sean Massey, Positive Python

Eric Matthes is a high school math and science teacher living in Alaska who teaches an Introduction to Programming class in Python. He has been writing programs since he was five years old.