Ask HN: ______ is to Python as K&R is to C?

Re:Ask HN: ______ is to Python as K&R is to C? by fiore on Saturday April 30, 2011 @10:37AM (#2500700)

Many of these are tutorials. You've asked for more of a reference. I've heard people say that Beazley's Python Essential Reference is as close to a Python K&R as there is, but I'm not experienced enough in Python to know.

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Re:Ask HN: ______ is to Python as K&R is to C? by Ratufa on Saturday April 30, 2011 @11:12AM (#2500775)

Yes. Beazley's essential reference is the way to go. The docs at the Python website are still essential for some things, though, since newer 2.X versions of Python often have minor changes/additions from previous versions, such as library changes and backports from Python 3.

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Re:Ask HN: ______ is to Python as K&R is to C? by gmantastic on Saturday April 30, 2011 @10:55AM (#2500733)

Yes, Python Essential Reference by David M. Beazley is great. If you already know how to program, this is the one to buy and keep on your desk.

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Re:Ask HN: ______ is to Python as K&R is to C? by samuel on Saturday April 30, 2011 @11:07AM (#2500756)

I agree. I think it's a great choice for experienced programmers: concise and to the point and exhaustive.

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