Think Python:
by Allen B. Downey

If you want to learn how to program, working with Python is an excellent way to start. This hands-on guide takes you through the language one step at a time, beginning with basic programming concepts before moving on to functions, recursion, data structures, and object-oriented design.

Through exercises in each chapter, you’ll try out programming concepts as you learn them. Think Python is ideal for students at the high school or college level, as well as self-learners, home-schooled students, and professionals who need to learn programming basics.

Start with the basics, including language syntax and semantics

Get a clear definition of each programming concept

Learn values, variables, statements, functions, and data structures in a logical progression

Discover how to work with files and databases

Understand objects, methods, and object-oriented programming

Use debugging techniques to fix syntax, runtime, and semantic errors

Explore interface design, data structures, and GUI-based programs through case studies

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Publisher: O'Reilly
Page Count (est.): 277
ISBN10: 144933072X
ISBN13: 9781449330729
Cover: Paperback
Pub Date: 8/17/2012