Python Basics: A Practical Introduction to Python 3
Fletcher Heisler, David Amos, Dan Bader, Joanna JablonskMake the Leap From Beginner to Intermediate in Python…
Python Basics: A Practical Introduction to Python 3
Your Complete Python Curriculum—With Exercises, Interactive Quizzes, and Sample Projects
What should you learn about Python in the beginning to get a strong foundation? With Python Basics,
you’ll not only cover the core concepts you really need to know, but
you’ll also learn them in the most efficient order with the help of
practical exercises and interactive quizzes. You’ll know enough to be
dangerous with Python, fast!
Who Should Read This Book
- If you’re new to Python,
you’ll get a practical, step-by-step roadmap on developing your
foundational skills. You’ll be introduced to each concept and language
feature in a logical order. Every step in this curriculum is explained
and illustrated with short, clear code samples. Our goal with this book
is to educate, not to impress or intimidate. - If you’re familiar with some basic programming concepts,
you’ll get a clear and well-tested introduction to Python. This is a
practical introduction to Python that jumps right into the meat and
potatoes without sacrificing substance. If you have prior experience
with languages like VBA, PowerShell, R, Perl, C, C++, C#, Java, or Swift
the numerous exercises within each chapter will fast-track your
progress. - If you’re a seasoned developer, you’ll get a
Python 3 crash course that brings you up to speed with modern Python
programming. Mix and match the chapters that interest you the most and
use the interactive quizzes and review exercises to check your learning
progress as you go along. - If you’re a self-starter completely new to coding,
you’ll get practical and motivating examples. You’ll begin by
installing Python and setting up a coding environment on your computer
from scratch, and then continue from there. We’ll get you coding right
away so that you become competent and knowledgeable enough to solve
real-world problems, fast. Develop a passion for programming by solving
interesting problems with Python every day! - If you’re looking to break into a coding or data-science career,
you’ll pick up the practical foundations with this book. We won’t just
dump a boat load of theoretical information on you so you can “sink or
swim”—instead you’ll learn from hands-on, practical examples one step at
a time. Each concept is broken down for you so you’ll always know what
you can do with it in practical terms. - If you’re interested in teaching others “how to Python,”
this will be your guidebook. If you’re looking to stoke the coding
flame in your coworkers, kids, or relatives—use our material to teach
them. All the sequencing has been done for you so you’ll always know
what to cover next and how to explain it.
What Python Developers Say About The Book:
“Go forth and learn this amazing language using this great book.” — Michael Kennedy, Talk Python
“The wording is casual, easy to understand, and makes the information flow well.” — Thomas Wong, Pythonista
“I
floundered for a long time trying to teach myself. I slogged through
dozens of incomplete online tutorials. I snoozed through hours of boring
screencasts. I gave up on countless crufty books from big-time
publishers. And then I found Real Python. The easy-to-follow,
step-by-step instructions break the big concepts down into bite-sized
chunks written in plain English. The authors never forget their audience
and are consistently thorough and detailed in their explanations. I’m
up and running now, but I constantly refer to the material for
guidance.” — Jared Nielsen, Pythonista