Quick Python 3
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Quick Python 3
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?
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 3โs less familiar with iterators, like list comprehensions and dictionaries
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. Iโll show you what these look like in Python. I wonโt waste your time telling you what theyโre good for.
Python has features you may not be familiar withโiterators, list comprehensions, maybe even dictionaries. Iโll spend more time on these.
Iโll 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, youโll be ready to buy that Python encyclopaedia.
Series: Quick Programming
View allBook 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.
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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