The Quick Python Book, Fourth Edition

A fast-paced introduction to Python for intermediate developers–now with coverage of generative AI!

For over 25 years, The Quick Python Book has been one of the best Python books money can buy. It concisely covers programming basics, while introducing Python's comprehensive standard library and unique features in depth and detail. In this fourth edition, you'll find new coverage of AI coding tools like Copilot and Google's Colaboratory (Colab), and develop a mindset that can make the most of AI.

The Quick Python Book, Fourth Edition includes:



Python syntax, data structures, and best practicesPython as an object oriented languageCommon Python librariesBasic data handling with PythonUsing AI code generation tools with Python

Whether you're new to Python or looking to advance your basic skills,  The Quick Python Book, Fourth Edition will get you writing effective Python code fast. Python authority and former Chair of the Python Software Foundation Board or Directors  Naomi Ceder has returned to author this extensively revised fourth edition. With the personal touch of a skilled teacher, Naomi beautifully balances details of the language with the insights and advice you need to handle any task.   About the technology:   System automation. High-performance web apps. Cloud and back-end services. Cutting edge AI. No matter what you're building, it pays to know how to read and write Python!  The Quick Python Book has helped over 100,000 developers get up to speed with the Python programming language. This revised Fourth Edition, fully updated for Python 3.13, explores the latest features and libraries and shows you how to code smarter with AI tools like ChatGPT.