Beginning Programming with Python For Dummies (For Dummies Series)

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Learn to:Speak the language of Python and understand its syntaxUse Python to build programs and simplify developmentWork with Python building blocks, strings, dictionaries, and setsGrasp the basics of procedural and object-oriented programmingMake sense of Python—and get in the programming gameGet started with the dynamic and powerful Python programming language—even if you’ve never written a line of code! Drawing on his vast programming experience, expert author John Paul Mueller guides you step-by-step through the syntax and logic of Python to get you started with programming, and provides plenty of real-world examples along the way.Speak your computer’s language — discover how programming is a form of communication, understand why Python is so cool, and write your first applicationStart talking the talk — find out how to store and modify information, control how Python views data, make simple decisions using the “if” statement, and process data using the “for” statementPerusing in Python — get the lowdown on interacting with modules, working with strings, managing lists, creating and using classes, and collecting all sorts of dataThe sky’s the limit — take your skills to the next level and start performing advanced tasks like storing data in files and sending an e-mailBe a Python pro — find amazing programming resources, ways to make a living with Python, cool programming tools, and moreOpen the book and find:How Python compares to other programming languagesPlain-English explanations of how Python worksUseful Python applicationsGuidance on interacting with PythonWays to create and use functionsTips for dealing with errorsHow to perform advanced tasksWhere to go for further resourcesTen libraries you need to know about

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Make sense of Python—and get in the programming game