winapi - How should I learn to use the Windows API with Python?

Question

I have very little experience building software for Windows, and zero experience using the Windows API, but I'm reasonably familiar with Python. How should I go about learning to use the Windows API with Python?

Answer 1

Honestly, no. The Windows API is an 800 pound monster covered with hair. Charlie Petzold's 15 pound book was the canonical reference once upon a time.

That said, the Python for Windows folks have some good material. Microsoft has the whole API online, including some sample code and such. And the Wikipedia article is a good overview.