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| Method | Details | |--------|---------| | Purchase print/ebook | Available on Amazon, No Starch Press (often includes DRM-free PDF/ePub), and other bookstores. | | Library access | Check local or university libraries; many offer free digital lending (e.g., Libby, OverDrive). | | Institutional access | Some educational institutions provide free access via O’Reilly Safari or SpringerLink. | | Open library (limited) | Internet Archive’s controlled digital lending may have older editions for borrowing. | | Author’s official resources | Eric Matthes provides free updates, code downloads, and errata on his GitHub (no need for illegal PDFs). |
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Title: Python Crash Course: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming
Author: Eric Matthes
Current Edition: 3rd Edition (published January 2023)
Publisher: No Starch Press
Target Audience: Absolute beginners to programming and Python
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