The Python community is amazing at sharing detailed resources and helping beginners learn to program with the language. There's so many resources out there though that it can be difficult to know how to find them.
This page aggregates the absolute best Python resources and explains from my biased perspective the best way to use each one. This is the list I wish I had when I was learning the language.
To get an introduction to both Python and Django at the same time, purchase Real Python by Fletcher, Michael, and Jeremy.
Learn Python the Hard Way is a free book by Zed Shaw.
Python for You and Me (pym) is an online book for people completely unfamiliar with the Python programming language.
I wrote a quick blog post on learning Python that non-technical folks trying to learn to program may find useful.
The O'Reilly book Think Python: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist is available in HTML form for free on the web.
Learn Python in y minutes provides a whirlwind tour of the Python language. The guide is especially useful if you're coming in with previous software development experience and want to quickly grasp how the language is structured.
Python for you and me is an approachable book with sections for Python syntax and the major language constructs. The book also contains a short guide at the end to get programmers to write their first Flask web application.
Kenneth Reitz's The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Python contains a wealth of information both on the Python programming as well as the community.
Google's Python Class contains lecture videos and exercises for learning Python.
The Python Ecosystem: An Introduction provides context for virtual machines, Python packaging, pip, virutalenv and many other topics after learning the basic Python syntax.
The Python Subreddit rolls up great Python links and has an active community ready to answer questions from beginners and advanced Python developers alike.
The blog Free Python Tips provides posts on Python topics as well as news for the Python ecosystem.
Neckbeard Republic provides free screencasts for learning intermediate topics. I typically prefer to learn by reading. However, these videos are helpful in seeing the code on the screen instead of just looking at static code snippets.
PyVideo organizes and indexes thousands of Python videos from both major conferences and meetups.
Ontwik has relevant programming videos in its Python category and Django category.
Python Weekly is a free weekly roundup of the latest Python articles, videos, projects, and upcoming events.
PyCoder's Weekly is another great free weekly email newsletter similar to Python Weekly. The best resources are generally covered in both newsletters but they often cover different articles and projects from around the web.
