Treading on Python Volume 2: Intermediate Python

The book essentially covers three topics: functional programming, iterators and generators, closures and decorators. The choice of topics itself clearly targets a specific audience. This is not for a beginner as the title suggests. Having said that, if you a have some experience with Python, this book hits the sweet spot between being clear and concise. This is one of the rare programming books I have read that does not have a single wasted word. Part of it has to do with its laser focus on three topics.

I very much enjoyed this book. It was well written and clearly explained the subject matter. I have a much better understanding of decorators & generators now and I will be returning to this book for refreshers on these topics in the future. My preference is to have a project of some sort to work on to incorporate the various topics, but the material is well explained in this title.

Informative.

I find that this book was perfect to teach more advanced constructs clearly. However, it may not be suitable if you have just completed a beginner book. If you are willing to look up some terms not explained, this book will take you far in learning more python!

This is a gem of a book. I have read over a dozen Python books and this remains my favorite. Once you've learned the basics of Python, this book will teach you the more advanced aspects of the language that make it such a great language. The book is written very clearly, with excellent, concise code examples. The sections of decorators is the best I've read, and although only 3 pages long, the section on closures is worth the price of the book alone (when you find a case where you really need a closure you'll understand what I mean!).

While the information is fairly solid, the depth of the topics covered is about as shallow as the kiddy pool. However if you are looking for basically a "desk reference" which provides some helpful reminders on intermediate topics, then this can be pretty useful.

it not like i've read 20 .. but 10 for sure ... and this one is the best! ... you will need at least a basic understanding of python before you begin ... but this book is ... clear and simple ... two words that should be the hallmark of any great techincal writing ... thanks for a great book!

If you want to gain a deeper understanding of Python and how it relates to basic ideas in computer science, I cannot recommend this book enough. The author has an uncanny ability to provide deep yet simple explanations, and to make them crystal clear with pedagogically brilliant examples. The only exception is the large chapter on "alternative decorators", which needs a lot of work.