Python Crash Course: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming
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Python Crash Course is a fast-paced, thorough introduction to Python that 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 about basic programming concepts, such as lists, dictionaries, classes, and loops, and practice writing clean and readable code with exercises for each topic. You'll also learn how to make your programs interactive and how to test your code safely before adding it to a project. In the second half of the book, you'll put your new knowledge into practice with three substantial projects: a Space Invaders–inspired arcade game, data visualizations with Python's super-handy libraries, and a simple web app you can deploy online.
As you work through Python Crash Course you'll learn how to:
–Use powerful Python libraries and tools, including matplotlib, NumPy, and Pygal
–Make 2D games that respond to keypresses and mouse clicks, and that grow more difficult as the game progresses
–Work with 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 problems
If you've been thinking seriously about digging into programming, Python Crash Course will get you up to speed and have you writing real programs fast. Why wait any longer? Start your engines and code!
Uses Python 2 and 3
In the first half of the book, you'll learn about basic programming concepts, such as lists, dictionaries, classes, and loops, and practice writing clean and readable code with exercises for each topic. You'll also learn how to make your programs interactive and how to test your code safely before adding it to a project. In the second half of the book, you'll put your new knowledge into practice with three substantial projects: a Space Invaders–inspired arcade game, data visualizations with Python's super-handy libraries, and a simple web app you can deploy online.
As you work through Python Crash Course you'll learn how to:
–Use powerful Python libraries and tools, including matplotlib, NumPy, and Pygal
–Make 2D games that respond to keypresses and mouse clicks, and that grow more difficult as the game progresses
–Work with 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 problems
If you've been thinking seriously about digging into programming, Python Crash Course will get you up to speed and have you writing real programs fast. Why wait any longer? Start your engines and code!
Uses Python 2 and 3
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As you work through Python Crash Course you'll learn how to:
–Use powerful Python libraries and tools, including matplotlib, NumPy, and Pygal
–Make 2D games that respond to keypresses and mouse clicks, and that grow more difficult as the game progresses
–Work with 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 problems
If you've been thinking seriously about digging into programming, Python Crash Course will get you up to speed and have you writing real programs fast. Why wait any longer? Start your engines and code!
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June 1, 2016
Gr 9 Up-Conversations between a student and a professor, in manga format, offer the lighthearted lead-in to a detailed exploration of human physiology. Kumiko is a nursing student who has just failed physiology; Kaisei is the young and dreamy assistant professor who tutors her during the summer. His lectures to Kumiko are full of information, couched in back-and-forth dialogue that also reveals a bit about the student's personality, including an unreciprocated crush on Kaisei. These scenes are rendered in black-and-white paneled illustrations with simple but useful diagrams. The second half of each chapter contains "even more" material, relying on smaller print, fewer illustrations, and diagrams that are more detailed but still accessible. Some concepts introduced earlier are explored more fully in the second half. Other ideas are dealt with exclusively within the second section. Kaisei uses effective analogies, relying on anything from earthworms to rice paddies to help Kumiko (and readers) make sense of complex ideas, and relates physiology concepts to Kumiko's own experiences, such as marathon training and touching a cup that's too hot. The lack of a glossary is unfortunate, but a thorough index and occasional footnotes are useful. The mixed levels of depth, layered presentation of information, and conversational style work well with a topic as complicated as physiology, while the fun interpersonal dynamics provide a bit of breathing space for readers who might be overwhelmed by the parade of facts. VERDICT Innovative and accessible presentation of a complex subject; a strong addition for those learning about physiology.-Steven Engelfried, Wilsonville Public Library, OR
Copyright 2016 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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