368: Amazing That Any of This Works
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368: Amazing That Any of This Works

Al Sweigart (@AlSweigart) spoke with us about getting better at Python programming.

Al's book site is InventWithPython.com. You can find his books there as well as No Starch Press and Amazon.

  • Automate the Boring Stuff with Python

  • Beyond the Basic Stuff with Python

  • Cracking Codes with Python

  • Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python

Al's personal site (alsweigart.com) has talks, videos, and a lot of code to look at. Or check out his github repo including the small text based games: https://github.com/asweigart/pythonstdiogames

Al's YouTube Channel, including his Calm Programming series.

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