Teach Yourself VISUALLY: Python is your personal guide to getting you started in programming. As one of the world's most popular―and most accessible―coding languages, Python is your gateway into the wide and wonderful world of computer science. This hands-on guide walks you through Python step by clearly illustrated step, from writing your very first Python code in a terminal window or the VS Code app through to creating your own lists, dictionaries, and custom classes.

In the book, you’ll learn to:

Install Python and the tools you need to work with it on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Work with files and folders, manipulate text, and create powerful functions that do exactly what you want
Write clean code that makes decisions effectively, repeats actions as needed, and handles any errors that occur

A must-have resource for aspiring programmers starting from the very beginning, Teach Yourself VISUALLY: Python is also an indispensable handbook for programmers making a transition from another language.

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY^™

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something―and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you’ll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle over a hundred Python tasks. Each task-based spread covers a single technique, sure to help you get up and running with Python in no time.

You’ll learn to:

Install Python and get coding

Work interactively and create scripts

Manipulate directories and files

Make decisions and repeat actions

Develop powerful functions

Designed for visual learners

Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

Succinct explanations walk you through step by step

Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task

Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks

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