Penguin Random House Python Crash Course

Eric Matthes

ISBN 10: 1593276036 / ISBN 13: 9781593276034

Published by No Starch Press,US, United States, San Francisco, 2015

Python Crash Course is a fast-paced, thorough introduction to Python that will have you writing programs, solving problems, and making things that work in no time. In the first half of the book, you ll learn about basic programming concepts, such as lists, dictionaries, classes, and loops, and practice writing clean and readable code with exercises for each topic. You ll also learn how to make your programs interactive and how to test your code safely before adding it to a project. In the second half of the book, you ll put your new knowledge into practice with three substantial projects: a Space Invaders inspired arcade game, data visualizations with Python s super-handy libraries, and a simple web app you can deploy online. As you work through Python Crash Course you ll learn how to: Use powerful Python libraries and tools, including matplotlib, NumPy, and Pygal Make 2D games that respond to keypresses and mouse clicks, and that grow more difficult as the game progresses Work wit. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR007965750

Synopsis:

Python is the most popular programming language for beginners because it's fun, powerful, and easy to learn. So why should your introductory Python book be long and tedious?

Python Crash Course gets you up and running with Python, teaching you the basics quickly so that you can solve problems, make things, and do cool stuff. Each chapter explains a new programming concept and includes a set of exercises to help reinforce your new knowledge.

But most important of all, Python Crash Course includes three hands-on projects to put your new programming skills into practice, so it's not just syntax and theory. You'll learn how to create a simple video game, use data visualization techniques to make interactive graphs and charts, and build a simple Web application. Python Crash Course teaches you Python the fun way—it's quick, hands-on, and totally useful.

About the Author: Eric Matthes is a high school math and science teacher living in Alaska who teaches an Introduction to Programming class in Python. He has been writing programs since he was five years old.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Penguin Random House Python Crash Course
Publisher: No Starch Press,US, United States, San Francisco
Publication Date: 2015
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good