This course provides a quick Python overview. It is for experienced programmers looking for key Python essentials to get productive quickly.

The aim of this mini-course is to give experienced developers a clear and concise overview of the Python language, so they can understand and write Python code in as short a time as possible. There are many Python books, courses, and tutorials out there, but this one is different in a way that it provides only the bare minimum information to be productive, thereby making use of your existing programming knowledge and not wasting your time with unnecessary background information.

If you want to learn Python quickly, this is the course for you.

Python Quickstart for Experienced Programmers

The aim of this mini-course has been to jumpstart experienced programmers into the world of Python. A lot can be done with what has been explained here, but here are some links for those who wish to take things further:

- The [official Python site](https://www.python.org) is amazing for learning Python.

- [ipython](https://ipython.readthedocs.io/en/stable/) is an essential Python shell to replace the default one.

- [Flask](https://flask.palletsprojects.com/en/1.1.x/) is a great Python web framework.

- A fantastic book is [Learning Python](https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/learning-python/1565924649/) by Mark Lutz & David Ascher.

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We at **Educative** hope that this course was a good learning experience for you. Thank you for following it!

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Appendix B: Further Reading