Learn More Python 3 the Hard Way (Paperback)

Zed A. Shaw

ISBN 10: 0134123484 / ISBN 13: 9780134123486

Published by Addison-Wesley Professional, New Jersey, 2017

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Paperback. Written by the world-renowned Zed Shaw, this book of 52 hands-on projects is perfect for everyone who's written Python code but isn't yet comfortable taking new ideas all the way to finished software. The perfect follow-up to Shaw's best-selling Learn Python the Hard Way, this all-new, step-by-step book teaches you how to: Approach new problems in ways that lead to better solutions Analyze a concept, idea, or problem to implement in code Design a solution based on your analysis Implement your solution in the simplest way possible Systematically improve your programming skills through real projects Each project in Learn More Python 3 the Hard Way helps you build a key practical skill -- combining demonstrations to get you started, and challenges to help you achieve even deeper understanding. Shaw organizes this practical programming course into five sections: working with commands, organizing and using data, applying algorithms, processing text, and implementing simple internet-style networking protocols. Along the way, Shaw stresses efficient processes and practical hacking mindsets -- helping you gain true mastery, not just follow recipes! Python 3.x programmers can go beyond the basics by working through 52 brilliantly crafted projects that help them gain true Python mastery and learn to transform their own ideas into working software. Includes access to 12 hours of online videos, where Shaw shows how to break, fix, and debug code. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learn More Python 3 the Hard Way (Paperback)
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional, New Jersey
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0134123484
• ISBN 13: 9780134123486
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Transform Your Ideas into High-Quality Python Code!

Zed Shaw has perfected the world’s best system for becoming a truly effective Python 3.x developer. Follow it and you will succeed―just like the tens of millions of programmers he’s already taught. You bring the discipline, commitment, and persistence; the author supplies everything else.

In Learn Python 3 the Hard Way, Zed Shaw taught you the basics of Programming with Python 3. Now, in Learn More Python 3 the Hard Way, you’ll go far beyond the basics by working through 52 brilliantly crafted projects. Each one helps you build a key practical skill, combining demos to get you started and challenges to deepen your understanding. Zed then teaches you even more in 12 hours of online videos, where he shows you how to break, fix, and debug your code.

First, you’ll discover how to analyze a concept, idea, or problem to implement in software. Then, step by step, you’ll learn to design solutions based on your analyses and implement them as simply and elegantly as possible. Throughout, Shaw stresses process so you can get started and build momentum, creativity to solve new problems, and quality so you’ll build code people can rely on.

• Manage complex projects with a programmer’s text editor
• Leverage the immense power of data structures
• Apply algorithms to process your data structures
• Master indispensable text parsing and processing techniques
• Use SQL to efficiently and logically model stored data
• Learn powerful command-line tools and skills
• Combine multiple practices in complete projects
  

It’ll be hard at first. But soon, you’ll just get it―and that will feel great!

This course will reward you for every minute you put into it. Soon, you’ll go beyond merely writing code that runs: you’ll craft high-quality Python code that solves real problems. You’ll be a serious Python programmer.

Perfect for Everyone Who’s Already Started Working with Python, including Junior Developers and Seasoned Python Programmers Upgrading to Python 3.6+

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About the Author

Zed A. Shaw is the author of the popular online books Learn Python 3 the Hard Way, Learn Python the Hard Way, Learn Ruby the Hard Way, and Learn C the Hard Way. He is also the creator of several open source software projects and has been programming and writing for nearly 20 years. Most of his free time is devoted to the study of painting and art history.