90 Specific Ways to Write Better Python (2nd Edition) (Effective Software Development Series)
by Brett Slatkin
Effective Python feels like a curated catalog of short, practical rules for writing clearer Python 3 code, each backed by a brief explanation and code example. Most useful are the immediate, copy-to-editor recommendations and the checklists you can use during code reviews to avoid common pitfalls. The limitation is relentless micro-focus: many entries dig into syntax-level limitations or edge cases that read as prescriptive and sometimes repetitive. It assumes working knowledge of Python and provides no hands-on exercises, so it works best as reference and polish rather than stepwise training.
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Updated and Expanded for Python 3 It's easy to start developing programs with Python, which is why the language is so popular. However, Python's unique strengths, charms, and expressiveness can be hard to grasp, and there are hidden pitfalls that can easily trip you up.This second edition of Effective Python will help you master a truly "Pythonic" ...
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