--- product_id: 133820899 title: "Effective Python: 59 Specific Ways to Write Better Python (Effective Software Development Series) 1st Edition, Kindle Edition" brand: "brett slatkin" price: "€ 60.93" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/133820899-effective-python-59-specific-ways-to-write-better-python-effective store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Effective Python: 59 Specific Ways to Write Better Python (Effective Software Development Series) 1st Edition, Kindle Edition **Brand:** brett slatkin **Price:** € 60.93 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Effective Python: 59 Specific Ways to Write Better Python (Effective Software Development Series) 1st Edition, Kindle Edition by brett slatkin - **How much does it cost?** € 60.93 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/133820899-effective-python-59-specific-ways-to-write-better-python-effective) ## Best For - brett slatkin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted brett slatkin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Effective Python: 59 Specific Ways to Write Better Python (Effective Software Development Series) 1st Edition, Kindle Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/514H6h597qL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read For Pythonistas *by W***S on Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2016* I thought I knew Python pretty well before reading this book, but I discovered I have a lot to learn. What this book shows is how to improve your Python code in specific and clear ways.One aspect I appreciated was how the author shows a naive implementation of a common solution. This is often a solution most people would think of, and these naive solutions looked correct at first glance. The author then shows where the naive solution fails, why it fails, and a way to do it better.I particularly liked Item 37 which discussed threads in Python. It describes the CPython implementation and the GIL (global interpreter lock) in a way I have not seen before. It was a clear description and informative.The chapters have a good range in difficulty from easy to challenging. For example, Item 2 is a recommendation to use PEP 8 as a style guide. This chapter will be easily accessible to anyone. However, Chapter 4 about Metaclasses and Attributes was extremely challenging for me.Each sentence is well written and packed with information. Side notes are provided when needed and these were also useful. The coloring of the book is nice, as it looks like an interactive development environment to show which keywords are highlighted. The examples provided in the Items are relevant to current programming practices. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful information about many aspects of Python coding. *by M***L on Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2015* Very good book. Starts with basics, but it quickly goes into 'magic' territory, so whether you're a veteran or just wanting to see what's special about Python, you will find some new approaches.The examples are clear. They are not some 'dry' Class X, method Y sort of examples, they tend to use examples that better illustrate the scenario; so if you at first don't get the author's explanation, you might see what's going on because of the connotations that come with sensible examples.The formatting and layout are fairly good, especially with syntax highlighting code. There are few goofy spots where text talks about code that's displayed on the next page, so to relate one to the other you need to flip pages back'n'forth, and some tables/boxes spill over to the next page for like two lines. But that's just minor nit-picking.My biggest 'complaint' is about what's NOT in the book. There is only a slight mention of itertools, or any functional programming concepts, that are so neatly baked into Python. There is also very slim amount of information on testing, which I would like to read more about, as it's become very commonplace. I would love to see a second edition of this book with extended sections on the aforementioned topics. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars can turn a python developer into a good python developer *by C***O on Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2015* excellent summary of some python features that make the language different than many others. Definitely a good read if you're looking to become a better python programmer or to understand a little more about some unique features (e.g metaclasses, decorators). I wish it had given a little more credit to or mention some 3P libraries if nothing else as a pointer to tell the reader what to read about next (e.g. requests, boto, pytest, matplotlib) just to mention a few areas. --- ## 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.at/products/133820899-effective-python-59-specific-ways-to-write-better-python-effective](https://www.desertcart.at/products/133820899-effective-python-59-specific-ways-to-write-better-python-effective) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*