Python crash course : a hands-on, project-based introduction to programming / Eric Matthes.
Material type:
TextPublisher: San Francisco : No Starch Press, [2019]Copyright date: ©2019Edition: 2nd editionDescription: xxxvi, 506 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cmISBN: - 9781593279288 (pbk.) :
- 005.133 MAT 23
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Loan | Moylish Library Main Collection | 005.133 MAT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 39002100645457 | ||
| Standard Loan | Thurles Library Main Collection | 005.133 MAT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 39002100603605 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The second edition of the best-selling Python book in the world (over 1 million copies sold!). A fast-paced, no-nonsense guide to programming in Python. Updated and thoroughly revised to reflect the latest in Python code and practices.
Python Crash Course is the world's best-selling guide to the Python programming language. This fast-paced, thorough introduction to programming with Python 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 basic programming concepts, such as variables, lists, classes, and loops, and practice writing clean code with exercises for each topic. You'll also learn how to make your programs interactive and test your code safely before adding it to a project. In the second half, you'll put your new knowledge into practice with three substantial projects- a Space Invaders-inspired arcade game, a set of data visualizations with Python's handy libraries, and a simple web app you can deploy online.
As you work through the book, you'll learn how to-
. Use powerful Python libraries and tools, including Pygame, Matplotlib, Plotly, and Django
. Make 2D games that respond to keypresses and mouse clicks, and that increase in difficulty
. Use 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 about digging into programming, Python Crash Course will get you writing real programs fast. Why wait any longer? Start your engines and code!
Includes index.
Formerly CIP. Uk
Basics. Getting started ; Variables and simple data types ; Introducing lists ; Working with lists ; If statements ; Dictionaries ; User input and while loops ; Functions ; Classes ; Files and exceptions ; Testing your code -- Projects. Project 1, Alien invasion. A ship that fires bullets ; Aliens! ; Scoring -- Project 2, Data visualization. Generating data ; Downloading data ; Working with APIs -- Project 3, Web applications. Getting started with Django ; User accounts ; Styling and deploying an app -- Afterword. A. Installation and troubleshooting -- B. Text editors and IDEs -- C. Getting help -- D. Using Git for version control.
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. - Amazon.com.