The Quick Python Book, Fourth Edition

Ultimate Python Learning Bundle: The Quick Python Book, Fourth Edition + Video Edition Course

🚀 Elevate Your Python Skills with This All-in-One Bundle!
Discover the power of Python through a seamless combination of in-depth reading and interactive video learning. This exclusive bundle pairs the acclaimed The Quick Python Book, Fourth Edition by Python expert Naomi Ceder with its companion Video Edition Course, providing a comprehensive pathway to mastering Python—from fundamentals to advanced applications, including cutting-edge AI tools. Perfect for developers ready to code smarter and faster.

Purchase this bundle and gain immediate access to:

• The digital book (PDF and ePub formats from Manning Publications).
• The full video course (13 hours and 55 minutes of expert instruction from O’Reilly).

Whether you’re automating tasks, building web apps, handling data, or exploring AI, this bundle equips you with the knowledge and tools to excel. Updated for Python 3.13, it includes new coverage of AI assistants like Copilot, Google Colab, and ChatGPT to supercharge your workflow.

What’s Inside the Bundle

📖 The Quick Python Book, Fourth Edition

A fast-paced, concise guide that’s been a bestseller for over 25 years, helping over 100,000 developers worldwide. Authored by Naomi Ceder, former Chair of the Python Software Foundation, this edition dives deep into Python’s syntax, features, and libraries while fostering a mindset for leveraging generative AI.

Key Highlights:

• Core Topics: Python syntax, data structures (lists, tuples, sets, dictionaries, strings), control flow, functions, modules, exceptions, and object-oriented programming.
• Advanced Coverage: Filesystem handling, regular expressions, packages, data processing, network data, databases (SQL and NoSQL), and data exploration with tools like pandas.
• AI Integration: Practical advice on using AI tools for code generation, prompting techniques, and optimizing development with Copilot and Colab.
• Learning Aids: Quick-check questions, end-of-chapter labs, interactive notebooks, and a foreword by Luciano Ramalho.
• Bonus: Includes access to Python’s documentation guide and best practices like PEP 8 and The Zen of Python.

“This book beautifully balances language details with insights and advice for any task.” – From the book’s description.

🎥 The Quick Python Book, Fourth Edition, Video Edition Course

Complement the book with 13+ hours of engaging video instruction from Naomi Ceder herself. This course transforms theoretical knowledge into practical skills through clear explanations, live coding demos, and real-world examples.

Course Structure:

• Duration: 13 hours and 55 minutes.
• Level: Beginner to advanced (no prior Python experience required, but suitable for intermediate programmers).
• Key Modules:
  • Part 1: Starting Out – Python overview, setup with Colab, using AI tools, and built-in data types.
  • Part 2: The Essentials – Variables, lists/tuples/sets, strings, dictionaries, control flow, functions, modules, filesystem, files, and exceptions.
  • Part 3: Advanced Topics – OOP, regular expressions, packages, libraries.
  • Part 4: Data Mastery – File wrangling, data processing, APIs, web scraping, databases (SQLite, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB), data cleaning, pandas for exploration and visualization.
• Interactive Elements: Hands-on labs, quick questions, case studies (e.g., weather tracking), and summaries for reinforcement.
• Publisher: O’Reilly.

Why Video? Watch Naomi demonstrate concepts in action, explore Jupyter notebooks in Colab, and learn efficient AI-assisted coding techniques.

Why Choose This Bundle?

• Comprehensive Learning Path: Read the book for deep dives and reference, then reinforce with videos for visual and practical understanding.
• AI-Ready Skills: Gain a competitive edge with integrated coverage of generative AI tools—learn to write better prompts and accelerate coding.
• Efficiency and Value: Save time and money compared to buying separately. Ideal for self-paced learning or professional development.
• Proven Expertise: Backed by Naomi Ceder, a PSF Distinguished Service Award recipient and seasoned educator since 2001.
• Versatile Applications: From system automation and web development to data science and AI projects.

Target Audience:

• Beginner to intermediate programmers transitioning to Python.
• Developers with experience in other languages seeking quick proficiency.
• Anyone interested in AI-enhanced coding without starting from scratch.

💡 Pro Tip: Start with the video course for an overview, then dive into the book for detailed practice. This bundle turns you into a confident Pythonista in no time!

About the Author/Instructor

Naomi Ceder is a Python authority with over two decades of teaching and writing experience. An elected fellow and past chair of the Python Software Foundation Board of Directors, she received the PSF Distinguished Service Award in 2022. Her approachable style makes complex topics accessible, blending technical depth with real-world advice.

For more on Python resources, check out the Python Software Foundation or Manning Publications.

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