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Python Essentials For Dummies
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The no-nonsense way to get started coding in the Python programming language Python Essentials For Dummies is a quick reference to all the core concepts in Python, the multifaceted general-purpose language used for everything from building websites to creating apps. This book gets right to the...
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The no-nonsense way to get started coding in the Python programming language
Python Essentials For Dummies is a quick reference to all the core concepts in Python, the multifaceted general-purpose language used for everything from building websites to creating apps. This book gets right to the point, with no excess review, wordy explanations, or fluff, making it perfect as a desk reference on the job or as a brush-up as you expand your skills in related areas. Focusing on just the essential topics you need to know to brush up or level up your Python skill, this is the reliable little book you can always turn to for answers.
- Get a quick and thorough intro to the basic concepts of coding in Python
- Review what you've already learned or pick up essential new skills
- Create websites, software, machine learning, and automation for school or work
- Keep this concise reference book handy for jogging your memory as you code
This portable Dummies Essentials book focuses on the key topics you need to know about the popular Python language. Great for supplementing a course, reviewing for a certification, or staying knowledgeable on the job.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781394263479
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 April 2024
Country: United States
Imprint: For Dummies
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 137.0mm
Height: 213.0mm
Weight: 181g
Pages: 192
About the Author
John C. Shovic, PhD, is a computer science faculty member specializing in robotics and artificial intelligence at the University of Idaho.
Alan Simpson is a web development professional and prolific tech author with more than 100 publications to his credit.
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