I went through Learn Python the Hard Way years ago when I was a newbie programmer trying to wean off spaghetti php. I recall it didn't explain things thoroughly and often said FIGURE IT OUT YOURSELF HERE'S SOME CODE AND EXERCISES.
I ended up cutting my teeth on K&R instead which improved my coding abilities significantly.
Zed's style and personality just don't appeal to me.
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