Real Python

“I recommend these courses for beginners in Python and for those interested in getting into Python’s web frameworks!”

“The Real Python series is a great resource for beginner and intermediate Python programmers. I found the first course to be a good introduction to Python programming. The second course focuses on web programming with various little recipes for web scraping and working with web APIs. The latter portion of the book talks about Python web frameworks, like web2py, Flask and Django.”

“I now have a number of books on Python and these are the only ones I have actually finished cover to cover, and they are hands down the best on the market. If like me, you’re not a programmer (I work in online marketing) you’ll find these courses to be like a mentor due to the clear, fluff-free explanations! Highly recommended!”

“I really liked that there was always full code examples and each line of code had good comments so you can see what is doing what.”

“The authors of the courses have NOT forgotten what it is like to be a beginner - something that many authors do - and assume nothing about their readers, which makes the courses fantastic reads. The courses are also accompanied by some great videos as well as plenty of references for extra learning, homework assignments and example code that you can experiment with and extend.”

“I have a year’s worth of Python scripting under my belt, everything from ‘Hello World’ to scripts that I now can’t live without at work (that myself and colleagues use). Despite my reasonable basic knowledge of working with Python there have been two areas that have mystified/scared me the most - databases and web apps. Since reading the Real Python courses, I now find myself using databases more and more instead of just storing something in a CSV or dare I say, in memory! I’ve also made a few small web apps and plan on extending one that is mentioned in course two on sentiment analysis.”

“Get Real Python and get your hands dirty quickly so you spend less time in the abstract and more time making real applications. You could waste weeks, maybe months, groping in the dark for this information on your own. Or you could buy the series and get started today. It’s worth every penny. Are you still reading my testimonial? What are you waiting for? That app isn’t going to build itself.”

“I floundered for a long time trying to teach myself. I slogged through dozens of incomplete online tutorials. I snoozed through hours of boring screencasts. I gave up on countless crufty books from big-time publishers. And then I found Real Python. The easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions break the big concepts down into bite-sized chunks written in plain English. The authors never forget their audience and are consistently thorough and detailed in their explanations. I’m up and running now, but I constantly refer to these books for guidance.”

“Real Python is an awesome resource for the budding developer. Not only will you learn Python, you will learn how to use it as you build practical and functional web-based applications that increase in complexity throughout the course. The series introduced me to the power of Flask, demystified Django, and got me thinking of development as craftsmanship.”

“I love the book because at the end of each particular lesson there are real world and interesting challenges. I just built a savings estimator that actually reflects my savings account - pretty neat.”

“I discovered Real Python a few weeks ago, and immediately bought it. Even though I only needed it for the web development part, I found all the courses easy to follow - which is rare, as most tutorials are dense and boring, and it seems, written for the writer than anyone else. The authors’ of Real Python, on the other hand, are firmly aware of their audience. I wish I would have found the course earlier. Much earlier.”

“Thanks @realpython I used your wordcount app as guideline to build http://catelus.com which is now cashflow positive!”

“When we initially had the idea of starting the company Export Abroad , web development was such a foreign concept to me. I was using python in an academic setting and have used the Real Python courses and blog posts to shape a lot of what we do. So I figured it is only right to also use the courses to train our summer interns. Thank you!”

“Three years later and I still return to my Real Python books when I need a quick refresher on usage of vital Python commands.”