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Quick Python 3

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Quick Python 3 is designed for programmers who want to rapidly learn Python. It assumes familiarity with programming concepts, focusing on how common structures like loops and functions appear in Python. The book highlights unique features such as iterators and list comprehensions, and introduces useful library functions for immediate application. It aims to get readers confident quickly so they can advance to more comprehensive resources.
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Format: Hardback
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

Best suited for experienced programmers eager to learn Python swiftly. Not recommended for novices or those seeking exhaustive encyclopaedic coverage.

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This handy, concise guide cuts to the core of what you need to know to enable you to pick up Python 3, quickly and easily.This book shows you what the latter look like in Python 3 without getting bogged down on applications. It also explores Python 3โ€™s less familiar with iterators, like list comprehensions and dictionaries

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Are you a programmer who wants to get started quickly in a new language? This book is for you.

Are you a novice who wants to learn to program? This book is not for you.

Are you a Python programmer who needs encyclopaedic information? This book is not for you.

Like any mainstream language, Python has loops, if statements, assignment statements, functions, etc. Iโ€™ll show you what these look like in Python. I wonโ€™t waste your time telling you what theyโ€™re good for.

Python has features you may not be familiar withโ€”iterators, list comprehensions, maybe even dictionaries. Iโ€™ll spend more time on these.

Iโ€™ll cover some of the library functions I found most immediately useful, and tell you where to find more.

In short, Quick Python 3 will help you hit the ground running. Next week, youโ€™ll be ready to buy that Python encyclopaedia.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised as a clear and logical primer, this book is noted for its concise and intuitive teaching style. Reviewer Martha Palmer emphasises its step-by-step progression from basics to advanced topics, ideal for quick language adoption. It is recommended for both computer science students and self-taught programmers seeking an efficient introduction to Python.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781032410920

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Chapman & Hall/CRC

Illustration: 1 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 258g

Pages: 113

About the Author

David L. Matuszek was Director of the Master's in Computer and Information Technology course at the University of Pennsylvania, USA (2001-2017). With 40 years' teaching experience, and 45 years' programming experience, David is skilled in both the design of innovative software systems and in teaching others how to master programming languages in an accessible and engaging way.

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