Python Crash Course, 2nd Edition: A Hand: A Hands-on, Project-based Introduction To Programming

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Embark on a programming journey with Python Crash Course, 2nd Edition, a hands-on, project-based introduction to programming in English. This best-selling guide, with over 1 million copies sold worldwide, offers a swift and direct path to mastering Python. Python Crash Course provides a rapid and comprehensive introduction to programming with Python, enabling you to write programs, tackle problems, and create functional applications swiftly. The initial section of the book covers fundamental programming concepts such as variables, lists, classes, and loops, accompanied by exercises for each topic to practice writing clean code. You’ll also learn to make your programs interactive and effectively test your code before integrating it into larger projects. The second half of the book challenges you to apply your newfound skills through three substantial projects: an arcade game inspired by Space Invaders, data visualizations using Python’s robust libraries, and a straightforward web application deployable online. Throughout this book, you will learn to: Utilize potent Python libraries and tools. Develop 2D games that react to user input and escalate in difficulty. Generate interactive visualizations from data. Build and customize web applications for online deployment. Address and resolve programming errors to become a self-sufficient problem-solver. This revised second edition has been thoroughly updated to align with the latest Python code and practices. The first half features enhanced explanations of topics such as f-strings, constants, and data management. In the second half, the project code has been refined with improved structure, cleaner syntax, and the integration of popular, up-to-date libraries and tools. If you’re ready to delve into programming, Python Crash Course will have you writing real programs quickly. Begin your coding adventure today.

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.

Computer Science
Computing, Internet & Digital Media
9781593279288 ISBN
Eric Matthes Book Author