Python Crash Course, 2nd Edition

A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming

eBook, 560 pages

English language

Published May 3, 2019 by No Starch Press.

ISBN:
9781593279295
5 stars (2 reviews)

The best-selling Python book in the world, with over 1 million copies sold! A fast-paced, no-nonsense, updated guide to programming in Python. If you've been thinking about learning how to code or picking up Python, this internationally bestselling guide to the most popular programming language is your quickest, easiest way to get started and go! Even if you have no experience whatsoever, Python Crash Course, 2nd Edition, will have you writing programs, solving problems, building computer games, and creating data visualizations in no time. You’ll begin with basic concepts like variables, lists, classes, and loops—with the help of fun skill-strengthening exercises for every topic—then move on to making interactive programs and best practices for testing your code. Later chapters put your new knowledge into play with three cool projects: a 2D Space Invaders-style arcade game, a set of responsive data visualizations you’ll build with Python's handy libraries (Pygame, Matplotlib, Plotly, …

3 editions

Best Beginner Book

5 stars

Python Crash Course is one of the best selling Python books of all time and is an excellent choice for beginner programmers. It is a straightforward and easy to follow introduction to the core of Python, making it accessible to those with no prior programming experience. It also has a project-based approach that allows readers to get hands-on practice and get a better understanding of the language. Additionally, the book is accompanied by exercises and challenges that help readers test and practice what they’ve learned.

Subjects

  • Python