9781593276034-1593276036-Python Crash Course: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming

Python Crash Course: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming

ISBN-13: 9781593276034
ISBN-10: 1593276036
Edition: 1
Author: Eric Matthes
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: No Starch Press
Format: Paperback 560 pages
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ISBN-13: 9781593276034
ISBN-10: 1593276036
Edition: 1
Author: Eric Matthes
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: No Starch Press
Format: Paperback 560 pages

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Python Crash Course: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming (ISBN-13: 9781593276034 and ISBN-10: 1593276036), written by authors Eric Matthes, was published by No Starch Press in 2015. With an overall rating of 5.0 stars, it's a notable title among other Introductory & Beginning (Programming, Microsoft Programming) books. You can easily purchase or rent Python Crash Course: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming (Paperback, Used) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Introductory & Beginning books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.46.

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Python Crash Course is a fast-paced, thorough introduction to programming with Python that 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 about basic programming concepts, such as lists, dictionaries, classes, and loops, and practice writing clean and readable code with exercises for each topic. You'll also learn how to make your programs interactive and how to test your code safely before adding it to a project. In the second half of the book, you'll put your new knowledge into practice with three substantial projects: a Space Invaders-inspired arcade game, data visualizations with Python's super-handy libraries, and a simple web app you can deploy online.

As you work through Python Crash Course, you'll learn how to:

  • Use powerful Python libraries and tools, including matplotlib, NumPy, and Pygal
  • Make 2D games that respond to keypresses and mouse clicks, and that grow more difficult as the game progresses
  • Work with data to generate interactive visualizations
  • Create and customize simple 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 seriously about digging into programming, Python Crash Course will get you up to speed and have you writing real programs fast. Why wait any longer? Start your engines and code!

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Oct 05, 2022

The best of the 6 books I have used over the years to teach high school introduction to computer programming. Students really love the major project of constructing an alien invasion game. Very solid.