[eBook] [RealPython] Python Basics: A Practical Introduction to Python 3

Make the Leap From Beginner to Intermediate in Python…​

Python Basics:
A Practical Introduction to Python 3​

Your Complete Python Curriculum—
With Exercises, Interactive Quizzes, and Sample Projects​

There’s an overwhelming amount of information about Python on the internet…


But for many beginners (who are studying on their own), the lack of structure for what you should learn and in what order is missing.


If you’re wondering:

“What should I learn about Python in the beginning to get a strong foundation?”​

Then this book is for you—whether you’re a complete beginner or already dabbled in Python or other languages before.


Written in plain English, Python Basics breaks down the core concepts you really need to know into bite-sized chunks.

You’ll know “enough to be dangerous” with Python, fast:​

Instead of just handing you a boring list of language features, you’ll see exactly how the different building blocks fit together and what’s involved in building real apps and scripts with Python.


Step-by-step you’ll master fundamental Python concepts that will help you get started on your journey to learn Python.


With a clear narrative and chapters that build on each other, this book takes you from beginner to intermediate-level in Python 3.9—the latest and greatest version of the popular programming language.

Python Basics Is for Complete Beginners to Python and Coding: No Prior Programming Experience Necessary

You’ll be introduced to each concept and language feature in a logical order.

Simply follow our practical, step-by-step roadmap and develop your foundational skills. Every step in this complete beginner’s curriculum is explained and illustrated with short & clear code samples.

If you already have some prior coding experience, even better: You’ll be able to move that much quicker and get a crash course that brings you up to speed with modern Python programming.

Coding exercises within each chapter and our interactive quizzes help fast-track your progress and ensure you always know what to focus on next.
Get Real Python’s practical introduction to Python 3.9 that jumps right into the “meat and potatoes” without sacrificing substance.

Gain Effective Real-World Python Skills​

→ The first half of this book is a quick yet thorough overview of all the Python fundamentals. You do not need any prior experience with programming to get started and we’ll teach you everything you need to know, step-by-step.


→ The second half focuses on solving interesting, real-world problems in a practical manner using Python. Once you have the fundamentals down you’ll improve quickly by following along with our hands-on coding exercises and projects.


We’ve taken great care laying out each page in the book with beautiful typography, syntax highlighting for code examples, and instructional screenshots so you can process and memorize the information effectively.