Best Python Books 2026

Write cleaner, more maintainable Python code. Learn Pythonic thinking, naming conventions, function design, testing, refactoring, performance optimization, and professional code review practices.

Learn how to generate, customize, and decode 1D and 2D barcodes with Python. Build inventory systems, POS apps, and real-time barcode scanners using practical projects.

Learn Flask from scratch and build lightweight, flexible Python web apps. Master routing, templates, forms, databases, REST APIs, Blueprints, authentication, security, deployment, and production readiness.

Learn Django from scratch and build secure, scalable web applications. Master models, ORM, views, templates, authentication, APIs, deployment, and production-ready backend development.

Master creational, structural, and behavioral design patterns in Python. Learn when to use them, how to implement them cleanly, and how to apply them in real-world projects.

Learn to handle JSON like a pro with Python. Parse, validate, transform, and exchange data with APIs, optimize performance, and build real-world projects using modern Python best practices.

Build real Python confidence with 250 graded exercises updated for 2026 (Python 3.12+). Practice syntax, control flow (incl. match/case), functions, data structures, strings, pathlib-based file I/O, error handling, and finish with mini-projects + full solutions.

Build real Python skills through 250 beginner-friendly exercises. Practice syntax, control flow, functions, data structures, strings, file I/O, and error handling—then apply everything in mini-projects with clear, practical learning progression.

Master modern Python OOP (Python 3.14) from fundamentals to advanced patterns: dataclasses, protocols, typing, pattern matching, async OOP, testing with pytest, performance tuning, and real-world case studies for clean, maintainable code.

Deep-dive Python OOP guide from fundamentals to advanced topics. Master classes, inheritance, polymorphism, design patterns, testing, refactoring, and metaclasses with practical examples and real-world projects.

Beginner-friendly Python guide with 200 hands-on exercises. Learn syntax, control flow, data structures, OOP, and advanced topics through practical coding. Build real programming skills step by step.

Build real AI applications with Python using the OpenAI API. 100+ hands-on exercises, prompt engineering challenges, and real-world projects for developers and AI enthusiasts.

Learn how to automate Microsoft 365 using Python and Microsoft Graph API. Build real-world apps for Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.

Master Python 3 fundamentals with a clear, structured guide covering syntax, data structures, functions, files, and object-oriented programming. Ideal for beginners and career switchers building real Python skills.

Learn Python from scratch with no prior experience. A beginner-friendly, step-by-step guide covering variables, conditions, loops, functions, and simple projects to build real programming confidence.

Learn how to build lightweight database applications using Python and SQLite. Create CLI and GUI apps, manage data safely, and scale small database projects efficiently.