--- product_id: 182546398 title: "Starting Out with Python (2nd Edition) (Gaddis Series)" brand: "tony gaddis" price: "€ 243.62" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/182546398-starting-out-with-python-2nd-edition-gaddis-series store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Starting Out with Python (2nd Edition) (Gaddis Series) **Brand:** tony gaddis **Price:** € 243.62 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Starting Out with Python (2nd Edition) (Gaddis Series) by tony gaddis - **How much does it cost?** € 243.62 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/182546398-starting-out-with-python-2nd-edition-gaddis-series) ## Best For - tony gaddis enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tony gaddis brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Starting Out with Python (2nd Edition) (Gaddis Series) ## Images ![Starting Out with Python (2nd Edition) (Gaddis Series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713rqdcaUpL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Superb for self-teaching. *by B***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2013* Gaddis has been a most friendly "first tour" of Python and modern object programming.When I needed to go back and review certain features of the language in order to solve problems that my friends were throwing at me to code, the index was wonderful and turned the book into a useful working tool.Gaddis never hit me over the head with any "clever" coding. However over time programming patterns became clear through his teaching examples. I'm an older fellow bringing only a bit of "procedural" FORTRAN experience on a mainframe from years ago. Gaddis brought me into modern python including sequential file processing and exceptions, object-oriented programming, and class design including inheritance and polymorphism.Avoiding small, crimped printing, Addison-Wesley opted to publish the work with a pleasing much larger page layout, which is much better for learning and mark-up. I read the chapters straight through in the suggested order, and at no point did I ever feel that I had "hit a wall" or feel overwhelmed by the new concepts being presented.Summing up, this book interweaves the theoretical with the really practical in a wonderful way. The other point I'd make is that the book succeeds admirably in building up self-confidence in the reader. Recommended. Definitely worth the money.My second python book will be "Python Programming Fundamentals" by Kent D. Lee, because it is the only python book I know of that integrates elementary python teaching with use of a debugger in an easy "Integrated Development Environment." Lee suggests the free "Wingware IDE 101," available online, and makes himself available to readers via email.My third python book will be "The Quick Python Book," 2nd edition, by Naomi Ceder. Quite a bit more addvanced than the other two books, Ceder tours many more features and options of python and so prepares one mentally to dig into the standard language documentation. Its index is good. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A Fair price for a really detailed book *by C***R on Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2013* Okay first of all, if you are me and have ZERO knowledge of programming before reading this book: continue with this review. If, however, you know a decent amount about programming: this review is not going to help you (in my opinion).PROS: This book is SO DETAILED, that I was able to teach myself programming on python. I DO NOT learn from books...EVER. But, I took this class online and there were no notes. This book is incredible, and if I managed to get a perfect score on every program I did from just reading this book...THEN YOU CAN TOO. P.S. I go to U of M (go blue) so do not think that this was an easy feat...IT WAS THE BOOK!CONS: Honestly, not many. The only one that sticks out, is if you know a lot about programming already, this book will do squat for you. It does not show incredibly advanced programs, just the main parts about python.My recommendation is that the book is fairly cheap and very good so buy it.ONE LAST THING AND THE MOST IMPORTANT THING!!!!Buy it USED!I got suckered into buying a more expensive one because it came with that "KEY" that comes with the book. The "KEY" is just the download for python: which is a FREE SOFTWARE! I didn't even use the key. Still unsure...look it up, just to be safe in case I'm an idiot (but seriously, look it up so you don't feel like you took advice that may backfire on you, always good to be on the safe side). Good luck in your choice :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Good Ebook *by B***M on Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2013* I needed this for a college class, and was quite happy with how easily I could re size it, and that the words were always clear. The book itself is good so far; I haven't found any errors yet. I will update this review if I find any. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/182546398-starting-out-with-python-2nd-edition-gaddis-series](https://www.desertcart.be/products/182546398-starting-out-with-python-2nd-edition-gaddis-series) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*