Research Guides @ Fordham: Python: Introductory Resources

Resources from Python.org

Python For Beginners
Find installation tips, FAQs, a list of introductory books and tutorials, information about IDEs and text editors, as well as information about libraries, packages, and more.

Python - Downloads
Find the latest version of Python for download on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems here.

Books about Python

Search for books within OneSearch by selecting the subject field (SU Subject Terms) and entering the Library of Congress Subject Heading for Python: Python (Computer program language).

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LinkedIn Learning

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Access provided by Human Resources. Details available here. Provides a range of tutorials for learning how to use Python.

Open Educational Resources

Python Textbook
Open textbook from Dr. Mark Terwilliger at the University of North Alabama.

Python for Everybody by Charles Severance
Offers set of free learning materials, lectures, assignments, and a book to help researchers learn how to use Python.

Python Tutorial from W3Schools
A "freemium" resource for learning Python and other coding skills.

Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Python -- MIT OpenCourseware
Free class materials and videos from MIT that teaches computer science concepts through Python programming for beginners.

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