Yeah, PCC is a good choice. Make sure to type examples codes manually (i.e. don't just read them) and try to solve all the exercises. Since you mention you want to learn it as a hobby, "Automate the Boring Stuff with Python" (2nd edition) would be a good choice as well, as you might find some of the projects in the second half helpful.

Python crash course 3d edition will serve you well. While you're waiting for it to arrive, start working with the free lessons on Kaggle for Python:

https://www.kaggle.com/learn/intro-to-programming

https://www.kaggle.com/learn/python

I used Automate the Boring Stuff with Python. The Author is really cool about giving away the corresponding course for free.

I used python for everybody when i first learned python. I found it helpful to learn the basics. It's free as a pdf so you can check it out. And then it can be bought as a book or for kindle if you desire.

Hi! Other great book is "Fluent Python". I think PCC could be better as first contact and then this one as next step.

https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/fluent-python/9781491946237/

Im currently reading https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/python-distilled/9780134173399/

do you insist on a book? if you are willing to accept another format, i would offer this:

• https://pll.harvard.edu/course/cs50s-introduction-programming-python

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depending on your past experience, it might be useful to preceed it with this:

• https://pll.harvard.edu/course/cs50-introduction-computer-science

"Python crash course" sounds good - I haven't read it personally but my experience with no starch press books is that they're pretty good.

Other options are "A byte of Python" and "Automate the boring stuff with Python".

I am also someone who prefers physical books. When I was learning I went to my local library and took out pretty much their entire section of Python books (not that big) and read through them.

Most important is to find out what works for you!

Once you know most of the Python syntax, I can't not recommend Python Cookbook 3ed. Reading the each problem-solution-opening, you will have a more pythonic mindset.

Tony Gaddis - Starting Out with Python, 5th edition