Python Programming for Beginners: An Illustrated Guide to Starting your Programming Journey

by Kevin Wilson

Overview

Dive into the world of computer programming with "Python Programming for Beginners," the illustrated guide that demystifies coding for newcomers. Whether you're a student, professional, or hobbyist, this book is designed to provide an easy-to-understand introduction to one of the most popular programming languages today.

Key Features:

• Step-by-Step Instructions and straightforward explanations with practical examples to guide you through Python's fundamental concepts, from basics to more advanced topics.
• Hands-On Projects to solidify your learning with real-world programs that show the practical applications of your new python coding skills.
• Easy-to-Follow Format for logical and incremental learning ensuring each new concept builds on the last.
• Expert Tips and Tricks for efficient coding practices to write clean and optimized Python code.
• Interactive Learning with lab exercises at the end of each chapter to test your understanding and help you master key programming constructs in python.

What you'll learn

1. Getting Started: Installation guides for every major OS and setting up your development environment.
2. Python Basics: Learn the syntax, language rules, and start writing scripts.
3. Variables and Data Types: Understand how to work with different types of data in Python.
4. Control Structures and Loops: Master decision-making in your code and automate repetitive tasks with Python.
5. Data Structures: Dive into lists, tuples, sets, and dictionaries for organized data management.
6. File Handling: Manage files with Python, including reading, writing, and serializing data.
7. Functions and Exception Handling: Write reusable code and handle errors gracefully.
8. Object-Oriented Programming: Get to know classes, objects, inheritance, and more.
9. Modules & Libraries: Expand your Python capabilities with modules and external libraries.
10. Graphics and GUIs: Create graphical interfaces and visuals with Tkinter and PyQt.
11. Game Development: Step into game creation with Pygame and build your own projects.
12. Debugging and Testing: Ensure your code is error-free and works as intended.
13. Deploying Apps: Turn your scripts into standalone applications and distribute them.
14. Web Development: Introduction to web frameworks like Django and Flask.

Benefits:

• Python skills are in high demand; this book can set you on a path to a lucrative career in tech.
• Programming teaches you to think logically and improve your problem-solving capabilities.
• Python's applications range from web development to data science and artificial intelligence, making your new skills highly versatile.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781738452521
Publisher:	Elluminet Press
Publication date:	02/11/2024
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.54(d)

About the Author

Kevin Wilson is the New York Times bestselling author of the books Nothing to See Here, which was a Read with Jenna book club selection; The Family Fang, which was adapted into an acclaimed film starring Nicole Kidman and Jason Bateman; Now is Not the Time to Panic, named the best book of the year by Time Magazine; and Perfect Little World. Wilson is also known for his story collections Tunneling to the Center of the Earth, winner of the Shirley Jackson Award; and Baby, You’re Gonna Be Mine. The writer's fiction has appeared in Ploughshares, Southern Review, One Story, A Public Space, and Best American Short Stories. He lives in Sewanee, Tennessee, with his wife and two sons.