Practical Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science Using Python (Pragmatic Programmers)
Jennifer Campbell; Paul Gries; Jason Montojo; Greg Wilson
Language: English
Published by Pragmatic Bookshelf, 2009
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- Title
- Practical Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science Using Python (Pragmatic Programmers)
- Author
- Jennifer Campbell; Paul Gries; Jason Montojo; Greg Wilson
- Publisher
- Pragmatic Bookshelf
- Publication year
- 2009
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1934356271
- ISBN 13
- 9781934356272
- Item weight
- 1.31 pounds
Computers are used in every part of science from ecology to particle physics. This introduction to computer science continually reinforces those ties by using real-world science problems as examples. Anyone who has taken a high school science class will be able to follow along as the book introduces the basics of programming, then goes on to show readers how to work with databases, download data from the web automatically, build graphical interfaces, and most importantly, how to think like a professional programmer.
Topics covered include:
* Basic elements of programming from arithmetic to loops and if statements.
* Using functions and modules to organize programs.
* Using lists, sets, and dictionaries to organize data.
* Designing algorithms systematically.
* Debugging things when they go wrong.
* Creating and querying databases.
* Building graphical interfaces to make programs easier to use.
* Object-oriented programming and programming patterns.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Jennifer Campbell is a senior lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto. Over the past 10 years, Jen's primary focus has been on teaching and curriculum design of introductory courses. Jen is involved in several projects exploring student experiences in introductory computer science courses and the factors that contribute to success, including the effectiveness of the inverted classroom.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
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