Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science

Zelle, John

ISBN 10: 1590282418 / ISBN 13: 9781590282410

Published by Franklin, Beedle & Associates, 2010

About this Item

The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science
• Publisher: Franklin, Beedle & Associates
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1590282418
• ISBN 13: 9781590282410
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

This is the second edition of John Zelle's Python Programming, updated for Python 3. This book is designed to be used as the primary textbook in a college-level first course in computing. It takes a fairly traditional approach, emphasizing problem solving, design, and programming as the core skills of computer science. However, these ideas are illustrated using a non-traditional language, namely Python. Although Python is used as the language, teaching Python is not the main point of this book. Rather, Python is used to illustrate fundamental principles of design and programming that apply in any language or computing environment. In some places, I have purposely avoided certain Python features and idioms that are not generally found in other languages. There are already many good books about Python on the market; this book is intended as an introduction to computing. Features include the following: *Extensive use of computer graphics. *Interesting examples. *Readable prose. *Flexible spiral coverage. *Just-in-time object coverage. *Extensive end-of-chapter problems.

About the Author

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