| ID | 026360 |
| Call Number | 005.133/MAT |
| Title Proper | Python crash course: a hands-on, project-based introduction to programming |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Matthes, Eric |
| Edition Statement | 2nd edition (2019) |
| Publication | San Francisco, No Starch Press, 2015. |
| Description | xxxvi, 506p Light yellow spine |
| Note | This is the second edition of the best selling Python book in the world. Python Crash Course, 2nd Edition is a straightforward introduction to the core of Python programming. Author Eric Matthes dispenses with the sort of tedious, unnecessary information that can get in the way of learning how to program, choosing instead to provide a foundation in general programming concepts, Python fundamentals, and problem solving. Three real world projects in the second part of the book allow readers to apply their knowledge in useful ways. Readers will learn how to create a simple video game, use data visualization techniques to make graphs and charts, and build and deploy an interactive web application. Python Crash Course, 2nd Edition teaches beginners the essentials of Python quickly so that they can build practical programs and develop powerful programming techniques. |
| Note | Preface to the Second Edition
Introduction
PART I: BasicsChapter 1: Getting StartedChapter 2: Variables and Simple Data TypesChapter 3: Introducing ListsChapter 4: Working with ListsChapter 5: if StatementsChapter 6: DictionariesChapter 7: User Input and while LoopsChapter 8: FunctionsChapter 9: ClassesChapter 10: Files and ExceptionsChapter 11: Testing Your Code
PART II: ProjectsProject 1: Alien InvasionChapter 12: A Ship that Fires BulletsChapter 13: Aliens!Chapter 14: ScoringProject 2: Data VisualizationChapter 15: Generating DataChapter 16: Downloading DataChapter 17: Working with APIsProject 3: Web ApplicationsChapter 18: Getting Started with DjangoChapter 19: User AccountsChapter 20: Styling and Deploying an App
Afterword
Appendix A: Installing Python
Appendix B: Text Editors
Appendix C: Getting Help
Appendix D: Using Git for Version Control |
| Standard Number | 9781593279288 |
| Price. Qualification | $39.95(Pb) |
| Classification Number | 005.133 |
| Key Words | IGCSE ; Python (Computer program language) ; Handbooks and manuals ; Object-oriented programming (Computer science) |