How should I go about learning Python? [closed]

Question

I am currently learning PHP and want to learn about OOP.

1. I know Python is a well-organized and is all OOP, so would learning Python be a wise choose to learn OOP?

   The thing is I am more towards web development then just general programming, and I know Python is just a general purpose language, but there is Django.

2. So how should I go about learning Python if I am lending towards web development? Is there any good books/websites that help me learn Python for web development?

3. Is there any free webhosting companies that allow Python? I never used Python before, only PHP, and not sure how it works? Is there like a "xampp" for python?

Answer 1

I would pick up a good O'Reilly book on Python and build a strong understanding of the fundamentals before delving into more web specific ventures. Once you've got the essentials then I'd branch out to things like Django.

Here's a good starting page:

O'Reilly - Python

And here's a good tutorial if you'd rather do your research on the web:

Python Tutorial

Answer 2

I learned Python reading the book Learning Python. I read almost the whole thing on a plane trip, and when I got home I was able to start building applications immediately. There are newer versions out since I read it (and it's longer), but I found it very easy to follow.

As mentioned by others, Django is definitely the place to start for Web development.

Answer 3

Work through the examples on www.pythonchallenge.com. Refer to the language documentation when you get stuck.