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Python Without Fear
Praise for this book, Python Without Fear “This is really a great book. I wish I’d had it when I was learning Python.” –John M. Wargo, author of Apache Cordova 4 Programming Praise for the previous book in the series, C++ Without Fear “I’m in love with your C++ Without Fear book. It keeps me awake for hours during the night. Thanks to you, I got most of the idea in just a few hours.” –Laura Viral, graduate physics student at CERN and Istanbul, Turkey “It’s hard to tell where I began and ended with your book. I felt like I woke up and literally knew how to write C++ code. I can’t overstate the confidence you gave me.” – Danny Grady, senior programmer/analyst at a Fortune 500 Company Whether you’re new to programming or moving from another language, Python Without Fear will quickly make you productive! Brian Overland’s unique approach to Python includes: Taking you by the hand while teaching topics from the very basics to intermediate and advanced features of PythonTeaching by examples that are explained line by lineHeavy emphasis on examples that are fun and useful, including games, graphics, database applications, file storage, puzzles, and more!How to think “Pythonically” and avoid common “gotchas” Register your product at informit.com/register for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available.
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Adventures in Python
The complete beginner's guide to Python, for young people who want to start today Adventures in Python is designed for 11-to 15-year olds who want to teach themselves Python programming, but don't know where to start. Even if you have no programming experience at all, this easy to follow format and clear, simple instruction will get you up and running quickly. The book walks you through nine projects that teach you the fundamentals of programming in general, and Python in particular, gradually building your skills until you have the confidence and ability to tackle your own projects. Video clips accompany each chapter to provide even more detailed explanation of important concepts, so you feel supported every step of the way. Python is one of the top programming languages worldwide, with an install base in the millions. It's a favourite language at Google, YouTube, the BBC, and Spotify, and is the primary programming language for the Raspberry Pi. As an open-source language, Python is freely downloadable, with extensive libraries readily available, making it an ideal entry into programming for the beginner. Adventures in Python helps you get started, giving you the foundation you need to follow your curiosity. Start learning Python at its most basic levelLearn where to acquire Python and how to set it upUnderstand Python syntax and interpretation for module programmingDevelop the skills that apply to any programming language Python programming skills are invaluable, and developing proficiency gives you a head start in learning other languages like C++, Objective-C, and Java. When learning feels like fun, you won't ever want to stop – so get started today with Adventures in Python.
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Python for non-Pythonians
The book uses a very simple and accessible language. All the descriptions of Python functionalities come with intuitive examples to make you learn by doing. This is not a theoretical book and does not cover some of the most internal features of Python. The intention of the authors is to allow business oriented people to start using Python. The main reason for such a choice of style is due to the increasing number of requests by non-technical professionals to solve daily problems and tasks. Whether we want to append multiple spreadsheets or profile the customer base, being able to use a solid infrastructure which enables to collect, check, process, analyze data, and report results has become a basic requirement in most industries. The structure of this book replicates the structure of a grammar book. It first introduces the building blocks of Python - i.e., objects - which can be compared to the different types of words (e.g., verbs, nouns) of a language. It introduces readers to the syntax rules of Python - i.e., statements, functions, and classes. It then provides introduces how to use this new language for managing data. One thing that we found particularly helpful for our students is to provide wrong Python codes with the error message that Python provides, and ask them to fix the code in order to make it work. As making mistakes is very common, we would say normal, in programming, learning how to interpret the error messages and fix codes is extremely important from a pedagogical perspective. The book always challenges students with a series of "fix the code" questions at the end of each a topic. We adopt this structure because we found that students learn how to successfully write algorithms in Python when they understand its logic and the meaning of every single element of the algorithm. We have experimented that this natural progression, from the most basic elements to very complex scripts, raises students' self-confidence and proficiency in writing their own algorithms. Hence, the structure of the textbook greatly helps students and instructors to gradually acquire the "programming" mindset. Also, our teaching experience indicates that, as with any other language, students learn by practicing. For this reason our textbook, is rich in exercises of increasing complexity.
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BiteSize Python for Intermediate Learners
This book is an introduction to Python for intermediate learners. It allows readers to take a slow and steady approach to building upon their understanding of Python code. While there are many books, websites, and online courses about the topic, Python programming is broken down here into easily digestible lessons of less than 5 minutes each, following a tried and tested BiteSize approach.Each lesson begins with a clear and concise introduction to the topic, giving the reader a strong base to start from and gets them ready for deeper learning. This is followed by coding demonstrations that further explore the ideas discussed. The book offers practice tasks in different difficulty levels, so readers can test their knowledge and grow their confidence. The reader will also play with case studies to solve real-world problems. Tips on how to incorporate Generative AI into a learning toolkit are provided, for purposes like feedback, practice exercises, code reviews, and exploring advanced topics. Recommended AI prompts can help readers identify areas for improvement, review key concepts, and track progress.This book is designed for intermediate learners with a basic understanding of Python. It is ideal for individuals with busy schedules or limited time for studying.
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