Python Crash Course (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

Eric Matthes

ISBN 10: 1593279280 / ISBN 13: 9781593279288

Published by No Starch Press,US, San Francisco, 2019

About this Item

Paperback. A fast-paced, no-nonsense guide to programming in Python. This book teaches beginners the basics of programming in Python with a focus on real projects.The second edition of the best-selling Python book in the world (over 1 million copies sold!). A fast-paced, no-nonsense guide to programming in Python. Updated and thoroughly revised to reflect the latest in Python code and practices.Python Crash Course is the world's best-selling guide to the Python programming language. This fast-paced, thorough introduction to programming with Python 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 basic programming concepts, such as variables, lists, classes, and loops, and practice writing clean code with exercises for each topic. You'll also learn how to make your programs interactive and test your code safely before adding it to a project. In the second half, you'll put your new knowledge into practice with three substantial projects- a Space Invaders-inspired arcade game, a set of data visualizations with Python's handy libraries, and a simple web app you can deploy online.As you work through the book, you'll learn how to-. Use powerful Python libraries and tools, including Pygame, Matplotlib, Plotly, and Django. Make 2D games that respond to keypresses and mouse clicks, and that increase in difficulty. Use data to generate interactive visualizations. Create and customize web apps and deploy them safely online. Deal with mistakes and errors so you can solve your own programming problemsIf you've been thinking about digging into programming, Python Crash Course will get you writing real programs fast. Why wait any longer? Start your engines and code! A fast-paced, no-nonsense guide to programming in Python. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Python Crash Course (2nd Edition) (Paperback)
• Publisher: No Starch Press,US, San Francisco
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1593279280
• ISBN 13: 9781593279288
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The best-selling Python book in the world, with over 1 million copies sold!
 
A fast-paced, no-nonsense, updated guide to programming in Python.

If you've been thinking about learning how to code or picking up Python, this internationally bestselling guide to the most popular programming language is your quickest, easiest way to get started and go! Even if you have no experience whatsoever, Python Crash Course, 2nd Edition, will have you writing programs, solving problems, building computer games, and creating data visualizations in no time.

You’ll begin with basic concepts like variables, lists, classes, and loops—with the help of fun skill-strengthening exercises for every topic—then move on to making interactive programs and best practices for testing your code. Later chapters put your new knowledge into play with three cool projects: a 2D Space Invaders-style arcade game, a set of responsive data visualizations you’ll build with Python's handy libraries (Pygame, Matplotlib, Plotly, Django), and a customized web app you can deploy online.

Why wait any longer? Start your engine and code!

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.