Google Poor for Python – Here is A Better Resource

Let me share up-front a not-politically-correct attitude: I am a Google fan.  OK, I admit they have probably gotten too large and powerful, but their’s is an ecological niche that was going to be filled by somebody. Google has in many regards been a counterweight to Microsoft and, in my opinion, they have been fairly (though certainly imperfectly) responsible with the position they have gained.  Remember, Google is a profit-making enterprise – not a social institution. If ya don’t like ‘em, don’t use ‘em. The problem with that, of course, is that Google and Microsoft have both long since passed the boundary of being a natural monopoly.

Having said that, Google search results for Pythonistas are almost completely useless.  The very best Python (or Raspberry Pi) resources rarely come up in Google searches on a page that is likely to be helpful.  As someone deeply interested in Pythonic education, I am delighted when I come across good content that is not heavily burdened with cookies, ads, or fees.

So I pass on to you today one of the best I have found:   https://pymotw.com/3/

In it’s own words: “PyMOTW-3 is a series of articles written by Doug Hellmann to demonstrate how to use the modules of the Python 3 standard library.”

And the REALLY cool thing about these articles is that either in their text, and/or at the bottom in a “See Also” area, you will find truckloads of links to more information. If you agree, you might send a “thank you” note to Doug – it’s only common courtesy.