Python for Absolute Beginners

by OSWALD CAMPESATO

Overview

This book eases you into the foundational aspects of Python 3.x with an extensive range of code samples that illustrate its diverse features. Start with Python tools and installations, and progressively learn intricacies like strings, loops, conditional logic, and much more. The appendices on NumPy and Pandas provide insights into efficient numerical operations, making it a holistic resource for novice programmers. Companion files with code samples are available for downloading from the publisher.

FEATURES:

• Starts with the basics and advancing to complex topics, helping you grasp the essence of Python step-by-step
• Incorporates a multitude of practical tasks, aiding in reinforcing concepts and honing skills
• Includes appendices on NumPy and Pandas which furnish a concise introduction to numerical operations in Python, rounding off your beginner's learning curve
• Companion files with code samples are available for downloading from the publisher

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781501518690
Publisher:	De Gruyter
Publication date:	10/15/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	215
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Oswald Campesato is an adjunct instructor at UC-Santa Cruz and specializes in Deep Learning, Python, Data Science, and GPT-4. He is the author/co-author of over forty books including Python and Machine Learning, Data Cleaning, and NLP for Developers (all Mercury Learning and Information).

Table of Contents

1: Introduction to Python
2: String Operations
3: Working with Loops
4: Conditional Logic
5: Built-in Functions
6: Tasks with Strings and Arrays
7: Tasks with Numbers
8: Working with Bit Values
9: Python Data Structures
10: Introduction to Recursion
11: Miscellaneous
Appendices:
A. NumPy
B. Pandas
Index