Python Crash Course: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming

Description

Python Crash Course is a fast-paced, thorough introduction to programming with
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 PygalMake 2D games that
respond to keypresses and mouse clicks, and that grow more difficult as the
game progressesWork with data to generate interactive visualizationsCreate and
customize simple web apps and deploy them safely onlineDeal with mistakes and
errors so you can solve your own programming problems If you’ve been thinking
seriously about digging into programming, Python Crash Course will get you up
to speed and have you writing real programs fast. Why wait any longer? Start
your engines and code! Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ No Starch Press; 1st edition (November 30, 2015)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 560 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1593276036
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 34
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 years and up
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.35 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 2 x 9 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #615,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #146 in Children's Programming Books #558 in Python Programming #764 in Introductory & Beginning Programming
• #146 in Children's Programming Books