Description
If you’re new to programming with Python and are in search of 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 are going to acquire the skills that you want for practical Python programming applications and will learn how these skills will also be put to use in real-world scenarios. All the way through the chapters, You are going to find code samples that illustrate concepts presented. At the end of each chapter, You are going to 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, you can be well versed in Python and have the ability to apply the basic programming principles you’ve learned to the next programming language you tackle.
Features
From the Publisher
- Perfect for the beginning programmer who wants to learn Python–a powerful, flexible, and concise programming language.
- Each new concept is taught the use of a simple example program, and an end-of-chapter project ties together all the concepts learned.
- Each end-of-chapter project is game-based, making programming fun and accessible.
- The accompanying website contains all the software needed to write and run the programs in the book.