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If you are new to programming with Python and are looking for a solid introduction, this is the book for you. Developed by computer science instructors, books in the ""for the absolute beginner"" series teach the principles of programming through simple game creation. You will acquire the skills that you need for practical Python programming applications and will learn how these skills can be put to use in real-world scenarios. Throughout the chapters, you will find code samples that illustrate concepts presented. At the end of each chapter, you will find a complete game that demonstrates the key ideas in the chapter, a summary of the chapter, and a set of challenges that tests your newfound knowledge. By the time you finish this book, youll be well versed in Python and be able to apply the basic programming principles youve learned to the next programming language you tackle.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is very good at delivering to the target audience - people looking to learn programming in Python. Incidentally, Python is a very good language to learn for beginners as it's relatively easy to understand whilst being pretty powerful too.
The book is never boring and the teaches the concepts by example. Using games to teach programming keeps this reader far more interested than the usual boring programs.
Just because it's for beginners doesn't mean you don't learn how to program well.
Highly recommended.
The book is never boring and the teaches the concepts by example. Using games to teach programming keeps this reader far more interested than the usual boring programs.
Just because it's for beginners doesn't mean you don't learn how to program well.
Highly recommended.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book, as mentioned in its title, first targets readers who are new to Python and even programming in general. In addition to covering many aspects of the language from basic file manipulations to GUI programming through practical examples (mainly games), the author reminds the basic knowledge and concepts hidden behind, such as variable manipulation, function design or object-oriented programming.
I needed to learn Python as a scientific computing tool. Although I have already got a fairly good background in software engineering, I decided to restart from the basics to understand the full potential of this language. And for this, Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner was definitely a good call.
Be aware that every code examples are written in Python 3 and may need some minor tweaks if you are stuck to a 2.x version like me. Nothing discouraging though.
I needed to learn Python as a scientific computing tool. Although I have already got a fairly good background in software engineering, I decided to restart from the basics to understand the full potential of this language. And for this, Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner was definitely a good call.
Be aware that every code examples are written in Python 3 and may need some minor tweaks if you are stuck to a 2.x version like me. Nothing discouraging though.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book knowing absolutely nothing about programming. It begins at the very start, with the basics and explains the concept of everything you learn. I haven't finished the book yet, but so far it has been great. It does have a website paired with it, that I thought was a little tricky to navigate, but that is only necissary in downloading python. Even then, you can also go to the python website as well(Which the book clearly explains). It has lots of entertaining programs to write, and includes the code in the book. For example, you start with the simple 'Game Over' program, and go on to Hangman, The Useless Trivia Program and even the three-year-old simulator! There is code for these on the website, but I find it more enjoyable to type it into the computer from the book. Like this you can see how it works, and add or change bits if you want. At the end of each chapter is a set of challenges which you can undertake. They vary, but usually include skills from the chapter. I have noticed that it seems to have a focus on game design and programming.
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I am a teacher with some programming experience and am in the process of setting up a new course, for my school, OCR GCSE Computing. Read more
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Published 6 days ago by Nico
MUST HAVE!
Wicked book! I have found it so useful for my uni assignments. =] It couldn't get any easier to learn python than this legendary book! =D
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Published 25 days ago by mr_pwilliams
Good intro to Python
Although I haven,t been using this book for long, it seems to reflect it's previous reviews. Item itself was in good condition and received quickly.
Published 26 days ago by Mr. Roy D. Jennings
A Brilliant Book
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Great intro
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Published 2 months ago by Simon
Very good for beginners
This is a very good book for beginners and hobbyists, with engaging examples of coding, which are explained, so you're not left wondering what sections of code actually do. Read more
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Fantastic!
This is without a doubt the best 'learn to program' type book I've ever read. Although I've done a bit of PHP before, Python is completely new to me and this book has taught me so... Read more
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Excellent book BUT electronic downloads difficult to find
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