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| * '''Automate the Boring Stuff with Python - Practical Programming for Total Beginners''' by ''Al Sweigart'' is "written for office workers, students, administrators, and anyone who uses a computer to learn how to code small, practical programs to automate tasks on their computer." ||[[https://automatetheboringstuff.com/|website]] ||[[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1593275994/|print version]] || |
* '''Automate the Boring Stuff with Python - Practical Programming for Total Beginners''' by ''Al Sweigart'' is "written for office workers, students, administrators, and anyone who uses a computer to learn how to code small, practical programs to automate tasks on their computer." ||[[https://automatetheboringstuff.com/|website]] ||[[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1593275994/|print version]] || |
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| * '''How To Think Like a Computer Scientist''' is a classic open-source book by ''Allen Downey'' with contributions from ''Jeffrey Elkner'' and ''Chris Meyers''. It was updated to Python 3 by ''Peter Wentworth.'' ||[[http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english3e/|website]] ||[[http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english3e/|print version]] || | |
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| * '''How To Think Like a Computer Scientist''' is a classic open-source book by ''Allen Downey'' with contributions from ''Jeffrey Elkner'' and ''Chris Meyers''. It was updated to Python 3 by ''Peter Wentworth.'' ||[[http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english3e/|website]] ||[[http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english3e/|print version]] || |
* '''Making Games with Python & Pygame''' by ''Al Sweigart'' introduces the Pygame framework for novices and intermediate programmers to make graphical games. ||[[http://inventwithpython.com/pygame|website]] ||[[http://www.amazon.com/Making-Games-Python-Pygame-Sweigart/dp/1469901730?ie=UTF8&tag=playwithpyth-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0982106017|print version]] || |
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| You can find many free Python books online. For example, check out | |
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| * '''Making Games with Python & Pygame''' by ''Al Sweigart'' introduces the Pygame framework for novices and intermediate programmers to make graphical games. ||[[http://inventwithpython.com/pygame|website]] ||[[http://www.amazon.com/Making-Games-Python-Pygame-Sweigart/dp/1469901730?ie=UTF8&tag=playwithpyth-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0982106017|print version]] || |
[[https://blog.finxter.com/free-python-books/|this article with 101 free Python books]]. |
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| * [[http://www.checkio.org|CheckiO]] is a gamified website containing programming tasks that can be solved in Python 3. |
* [[http://www.checkio.org|CheckiO]] is a gamified website containing programming tasks that can be solved in Python 3. |
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| * [[https://www.codecademy.com/search?query=python|Python on Codecademy]] |
* [[https://www.codecademy.com/search?query=python|Codecademy (]]Python) |
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| * [[https://codetheblocks.com|Code the blocks]] combines Python programming with a 3D environment where you "place blocks" and construct structures. It also comes with Python tutorials that teach you how to create progressively elaborate 3D structures. |
* [[https://codetheblocks.com|Code the blocks]] combines Python programming with a 3D environment where you "place blocks" and construct structures. It also comes with Python tutorials that teach you how to create progressively elaborate 3D structures. |
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| * [[http://cscircles.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/|Computer Science Circles]] has 30 lessons, 100 exercises, and a message system where you can ask for help. Teachers can use it with their students. It is also available in Dutch, French, German, and Lithuanian. |
* [[http://cscircles.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/|Computer Science Circles]] has 30 lessons, 100 exercises, and a message system where you can ask for help. Teachers can use it with their students. It is also available in Dutch, French, German, and Lithuanian. |
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| * [[https://www.datacamp.com/courses/intro-to-python-for-data-science|DataCamp Python Tutorial]] Unlike most other Python tutorials, this 4 hour tutorial by [[https://www.datacamp.com/|DataCamp]] focuses on Python specifically for Data Science. It has 57 interactive exercises and 11 videos. |
* [[https://www.datacamp.com/courses/intro-to-python-for-data-science|DataCamp Python Tutorial]] Unlike most other Python tutorials, this 4 hour tutorial by [[https://www.datacamp.com/|DataCamp]] focuses on Python specifically for Data Science. It has 57 interactive exercises and 11 videos. |
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| * [[https://finxter.com|Finxter]] - How good are your Python skills? Test and Training with >300 hand-picked Python puzzles. |
* [[https://finxter.com|Finxter]] - How good are your Python skills? Test and Training with >300 hand-picked Python puzzles. |
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| * [[http://interactivepython.org/runestone/static/thinkcspy/index.html|How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Interactive Edition]] is an interactive reimagination of Elkner, Downey and Meyer's book with visualizations and audio explanations. |
* [[http://interactivepython.org/runestone/static/thinkcspy/index.html|How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Interactive Edition]] is an interactive reimagination of Elkner, Downey and Meyer's book with visualizations and audio explanations. |
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| * [[http://www.thinkful.com/learn/python-programming-fundamentals/|Build a "Pypet"]] Learn programming fundamentals in Python while building a Tamagotchi style "Pypet" by Tatiana Tylosky. |
* [[http://www.thinkful.com/learn/python-programming-fundamentals/|Build a "Pypet"]] Learn programming fundamentals in Python while building a Tamagotchi style "Pypet" by Tatiana Tylosky. |
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| * [[http://gvr.sourceforge.net|Guido van Robot]] A teaching tool in which students write simple programs using a Python-like language to control a simulated robot. Field-tested at Yorktown High School, the project includes a lesson plan. |
* [[http://gvr.sourceforge.net|Guido van Robot]] A teaching tool in which students write simple programs using a Python-like language to control a simulated robot. Field-tested at Yorktown High School, the project includes a lesson plan. |
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| * [[http://jasonrbriggs.com/python-for-kids/index.html|Python for Kids]] by Jason R Briggs. Book with sample code and puzzles. |
* [[http://jasonrbriggs.com/python-for-kids/index.html|Python for Kids]] by Jason R Briggs. Book with sample code and puzzles. |
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| * [[http://pythonturtle.org|PythonTurtle]] A learning environment for Python suitable for beginners and children, inspired by Logo. Geared mainly towards children, but known to be successful with adults as well. |
* [[http://pythonturtle.org|PythonTurtle]] A learning environment for Python suitable for beginners and children, inspired by Logo. Geared mainly towards children, but known to be successful with adults as well. |
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| * [[http://www.letslearnpython.com/learn/|Young Coders tutorial]] This is the full text of the tutorial taught annually at PyCon (North America), with examples and exercises throughout. This tutorial starts with basic skills and builds to working with complex logic and games. Appropriate for ages 10 and up, including adult beginners. |
* [[http://www.letslearnpython.com/learn/|Young Coders tutorial]] This is the full text of the tutorial taught annually at PyCon (North America), with examples and exercises throughout. This tutorial starts with basic skills and builds to working with complex logic and games. Appropriate for ages 10 and up, including adult beginners. |
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| * [[https://www.webucator.com/self-paced-training/index.cfm#!?courseId=PYT111|Webucator's self-paced Python 3 course]] free for homeschoolers and other students (use HOMESCHOOL as the coupon code when checking out). This course is appropriate for students 13 and up. '''From our experience, these students can learn at least as quickly as adults new to programming.''' |
* [[https://www.webucator.com/self-paced-training/index.cfm#!?courseId=PYT111|Webucator's self-paced Python 3 course]] free for homeschoolers and other students (use HOMESCHOOL as the coupon code when checking out). This course is appropriate for students 13 and up. '''From our experience, these students can learn at least as quickly as adults new to programming.''' |
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| * [[http://swaroopch.com/notes/python/|A Byte of Python]], by Swaroop C.H., is also an introductory text for people with no previous programming experience. |
* [[http://swaroopch.com/notes/python/|A Byte of Python]], by Swaroop C.H., is also an introductory text for people with no previous programming experience. |
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| * [[http://www.afterhoursprogramming.com/tutorial/Python/Overview/|After Hours Programming Python 3 Tutorial]] |
* [[http://www.afterhoursprogramming.com/tutorial/Python/Overview/|After Hours Programming Python 3 Tutorial]] |
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| * [[http://askpython.com/|Ask Python]] Absolute Beginners Python Tutorial |
* [[http://askpython.com/|Ask Python]] Absolute Beginners Python Tutorial |
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| * [[https://classpert.com/python-programming|Classpert - Python]] - A large collection of free and paid Python online courses, from a wide range of providers. |
* [[https://classpert.com/python-programming|Classpert - Python]] - A large collection of free and paid Python online courses, from a wide range of providers. |
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| * [[https://hackr.io/tutorials/learn-python|Hackr.io - Python]]: Programming community recommended best Python tutorials and courses |
* [[https://hackr.io/tutorials/learn-python|Hackr.io - Python]]: Programming community recommended best Python tutorials and courses |
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| * [[http://www.cs.luc.edu/~anh/python/hands-on/3.0/|Hands-on Python Tutorial]] Beginners' Python, graphics, and simple client/server introduction, with videos |
* [[http://www.cs.luc.edu/~anh/python/hands-on/3.0/|Hands-on Python Tutorial]] Beginners' Python, graphics, and simple client/server introduction, with videos |
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| * [[http://www.alan-g.me.uk|Learning to Program]] An introduction to programming for those who have never programmed before, by Alan Gauld. It introduces several programming languages but has a strong emphasis on Python. (Python 2 and 3) |
* [[http://www.alan-g.me.uk|Learning to Program]] An introduction to programming for those who have never programmed before, by Alan Gauld. It introduces several programming languages but has a strong emphasis on Python. (Python 2 and 3) |
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| * [[http://letsfindcourse.com/python|Letsfindcourse - Python]]: Best Python tutorials and courses recommended by experts. |
* [[http://letsfindcourse.com/python|Letsfindcourse - Python]]: Best Python tutorials and courses recommended by experts. |
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| * [[http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Non-Programmer's_Tutorial_for_Python_3.0|The Wikibooks Non-Programmer's Tutorial for Python by Josh Cogliati]] |
* [[http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Non-Programmer's_Tutorial_for_Python_3.0|The Wikibooks Non-Programmer's Tutorial for Python by Josh Cogliati]] |
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| * [[https://overiq.com/python/3.4/intro-to-python/|Learn Python]] An Introductory yet in-depth tutorial for Python beginners. |
* [[https://overiq.com/python/3.4/intro-to-python/|Learn Python]] An Introductory yet in-depth tutorial for Python beginners. |
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| * [[http://www.alan-g.me.uk/l2p/|Learning to Program]] by Alan Gauld |
* [[http://www.alan-g.me.uk/l2p/|Learning to Program]] by Alan Gauld |
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| * The [[http://pythontips.com/|Python tips]] blog includes Python tips and tutorials for beginners and professional programmers. |
* The [[http://pythontips.com/|Python tips]] blog includes Python tips and tutorials for beginners and professional programmers. |
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| * [[http://docs.python.org/py3k/tutorial/|Python Tutorial in Python's documentation set]]. It's not written with non-programmers in mind, but it will give you an idea of the language's flavor and style. |
* [[http://docs.python.org/py3k/tutorial/|Python Tutorial in Python's documentation set]]. It's not written with non-programmers in mind, but it will give you an idea of the language's flavor and style. |
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| * [[http://www.python-course.eu/python3_course.php|The Python-Course.eu's extensive tutorial for complete beginners]], with lots of illustrations. |
* [[http://www.python-course.eu/python3_course.php|The Python-Course.eu's extensive tutorial for complete beginners]], with lots of illustrations. |
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| * [[https://www.pythonspot.com|Pythonspot Tutorials]] Python tutorials. |
* [[https://www.pythonspot.com|Pythonspot Tutorials]] Python tutorials. |
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| * [[http://thepythonguru.com/|The Python Guru]] A beginner-friendly guide for aspiring programmers. |
* [[http://thepythonguru.com/|The Python Guru]] A beginner-friendly guide for aspiring programmers. |
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| * [[https://gitconnected.com/learn/python|Top Courses to Learn Python - gitconnected.com]] Python tutorials submitted and ranked by Python developers with the best rising to the top |
* [[https://gitconnected.com/learn/python|Top Courses to Learn Python - gitconnected.com]] Python tutorials submitted and ranked by Python developers with the best rising to the top |
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| * [[http://www.onlamp.com/pub/a/python/2002/10/17/biopython.html|Beginning Python for Bioinformatics]] by Patrick O'Brien. An introduction to Python aimed at biologists that introduces the PyCrust shell and Python's basic data types. |
* [[http://www.onlamp.com/pub/a/python/2002/10/17/biopython.html|Beginning Python for Bioinformatics]] by Patrick O'Brien. An introduction to Python aimed at biologists that introduces the PyCrust shell and Python's basic data types. |
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| * [[http://illustratedtheoryofnumbers.com/prog.html|Python for Number Theory]] is a series of Python notebooks (for Jupyter) for applications to number theory and cryptography. They assume no prior programming experience, and are suitable for someone learning elementary number theory at the same time. They conclude with an introduction to primality testing and cryptography (Diffie-Hellman, RSA). |
* [[http://illustratedtheoryofnumbers.com/prog.html|Python for Number Theory]] is a series of Python notebooks (for Jupyter) for applications to number theory and cryptography. They assume no prior programming experience, and are suitable for someone learning elementary number theory at the same time. They conclude with an introduction to primality testing and cryptography (Diffie-Hellman, RSA). |
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| * [[http://www.pythonforbiologists.com|Python for biologists]] |
* [[http://www.pythonforbiologists.com|Python for biologists]] |
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| * [[http://www.toonzcat.com/progart.html|Python 3 Beginner Video Tutorials]] |
* [[http://www.toonzcat.com/progart.html|Python 3 Beginner Video Tutorials]] |
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| * [[https://youtu.be/uCzFUKWtzgA?list=PLboXykqtm8dy_DNg1NZiS08Dnyj35PWXw|Python Programming Tutorials for Beginners]]: Installation, IDE, variables, functions, strings, lists, OOP |
* [[https://youtu.be/uCzFUKWtzgA?list=PLboXykqtm8dy_DNg1NZiS08Dnyj35PWXw|Python Programming Tutorials for Beginners]]: Installation, IDE, variables, functions, strings, lists, OOP |
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| * The [[http://young-programmers.blogspot.com/search/label/python|Young Programmers Podcast]] contains video lessons on Python, Pygame, Jython, Scratch, Alice, Java, and Scala. |
* The [[http://young-programmers.blogspot.com/search/label/python|Young Programmers Podcast]] contains video lessons on Python, Pygame, Jython, Scratch, Alice, Java, and Scala. |
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| * [[http://thonny.org|Thonny, Python IDE for beginners]] |
* [[http://thonny.org|Thonny, Python IDE for beginners]] |
Python for Non-Programmers
If you've never programmed before, the tutorials on this page are recommended for you; they don't assume that you have previous experience. If you have programming experience, also check out the BeginnersGuide/Programmers page.
Books
Each of these books can be purchased online and is also available as a completely free website.
Automate the Boring Stuff with Python - Practical Programming for Total Beginners by Al Sweigart is "written for office workers, students, administrators, and anyone who uses a computer to learn how to code small, practical programs to automate tasks on their computer." ||website ||print version ||
How To Think Like a Computer Scientist is a classic open-source book by Allen Downey with contributions from Jeffrey Elkner and Chris Meyers. It was updated to Python 3 by Peter Wentworth. ||website ||print version ||
Making Games with Python & Pygame by Al Sweigart introduces the Pygame framework for novices and intermediate programmers to make graphical games. ||website ||print version ||
You can find many free Python books online. For example, check out
this article with 101 free Python books.
Interactive Courses
These sites give you instant feedback on programming problems that you can solve in your browser.
CheckiO is a gamified website containing programming tasks that can be solved in Python 3.
Codecademy (Python)
Code the blocks combines Python programming with a 3D environment where you "place blocks" and construct structures. It also comes with Python tutorials that teach you how to create progressively elaborate 3D structures.
Computer Science Circles has 30 lessons, 100 exercises, and a message system where you can ask for help. Teachers can use it with their students. It is also available in Dutch, French, German, and Lithuanian.
DataCamp Python Tutorial Unlike most other Python tutorials, this 4 hour tutorial by DataCamp focuses on Python specifically for Data Science. It has 57 interactive exercises and 11 videos.
Finxter - How good are your Python skills? Test and Training with >300 hand-picked Python puzzles.
How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Interactive Edition is an interactive reimagination of Elkner, Downey and Meyer's book with visualizations and audio explanations.
Resources for Younger Learners
(This section was previously called "K-12 Oriented", K-12 being a USA-centric term which refers to the primary and secondary educational stages; through level 3 on the UNESCO ISCED education levels list.)
Build a "Pypet" Learn programming fundamentals in Python while building a Tamagotchi style "Pypet" by Tatiana Tylosky.
Guido van Robot A teaching tool in which students write simple programs using a Python-like language to control a simulated robot. Field-tested at Yorktown High School, the project includes a lesson plan.
Python for Kids by Jason R Briggs. Book with sample code and puzzles.
PythonTurtle A learning environment for Python suitable for beginners and children, inspired by Logo. Geared mainly towards children, but known to be successful with adults as well.
Young Coders tutorial This is the full text of the tutorial taught annually at PyCon (North America), with examples and exercises throughout. This tutorial starts with basic skills and builds to working with complex logic and games. Appropriate for ages 10 and up, including adult beginners.
Webucator's self-paced Python 3 course free for homeschoolers and other students (use HOMESCHOOL as the coupon code when checking out). This course is appropriate for students 13 and up. From our experience, these students can learn at least as quickly as adults new to programming.
Tutorials and Websites
A Byte of Python, by Swaroop C.H., is also an introductory text for people with no previous programming experience.
Ask Python Absolute Beginners Python Tutorial
Classpert - Python - A large collection of free and paid Python online courses, from a wide range of providers.
Hackr.io - Python: Programming community recommended best Python tutorials and courses
Hands-on Python Tutorial Beginners' Python, graphics, and simple client/server introduction, with videos
Learning to Program An introduction to programming for those who have never programmed before, by Alan Gauld. It introduces several programming languages but has a strong emphasis on Python. (Python 2 and 3)
Letsfindcourse - Python: Best Python tutorials and courses recommended by experts.
The Wikibooks Non-Programmer's Tutorial for Python by Josh Cogliati
Learn Python An Introductory yet in-depth tutorial for Python beginners.
Learning to Program by Alan Gauld
The Python tips blog includes Python tips and tutorials for beginners and professional programmers.
Python Tutorial in Python's documentation set. It's not written with non-programmers in mind, but it will give you an idea of the language's flavor and style.
The Python-Course.eu's extensive tutorial for complete beginners, with lots of illustrations.
Pythonspot Tutorials Python tutorials.
The Python Guru A beginner-friendly guide for aspiring programmers.
Top Courses to Learn Python - gitconnected.com Python tutorials submitted and ranked by Python developers with the best rising to the top
Tutorials for Scientific Audiences
These websites are written in support of science courses, but are general enough that anyone can learn from them.
Beginning Python for Bioinformatics by Patrick O'Brien. An introduction to Python aimed at biologists that introduces the PyCrust shell and Python's basic data types.
Python for Number Theory is a series of Python notebooks (for Jupyter) for applications to number theory and cryptography. They assume no prior programming experience, and are suitable for someone learning elementary number theory at the same time. They conclude with an introduction to primality testing and cryptography (Diffie-Hellman, RSA).
Videos
Python Programming Tutorials for Beginners: Installation, IDE, variables, functions, strings, lists, OOP
The Young Programmers Podcast contains video lessons on Python, Pygame, Jython, Scratch, Alice, Java, and Scala.