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# Python Crash Course, Third Edition

This is a collection of resources for [Python Crash Course (3rd Ed.)](https://nostarch.com/python-crash-course-3rd-edition), an introductory programming book from [No Starch Press](https://nostarch.com) by Eric Matthes.
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The simplest way to download the source code files for the book is to click on the Download .zip button below. This will download the source code files for all chapters, as well as a number of data files and images you'll need for the projects.
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*Note: Some of the [second edition's resources](https://ehmatthes.github.io/pcc_2e/regular_index/) may still be useful, such as [Finding Employment](https://ehmatthes.github.io/pcc_2e/finding_employment/) and [Recommended Reading](https://ehmatthes.github.io/pcc_2e/recommended_reading/recommended_reading/).*

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If you have any questions about Python Crash Course, feel free to get in touch:
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