Python Crash Course is the world’s bestselling programming book, with over 1,500,000 copies sold to date!
Python Crash Course
is the world’s best-selling guide to the Python programming language.
This fast-paced, thorough introduction will have you writing programs,
solving problems, and developing functioning applications in no time.
You’ll
start by learning basic programming concepts, such as variables, lists,
classes, and loops, and practice writing clean code with exercises for
each topic. You’ll also learn how to make your programs interactive and
test your code safely before adding it to a project. You’ll put your new
knowledge into practice by creating a Space Invaders–inspired arcade
game, building a set of data visualizations with Python’s handy
libraries, and deploying a simple application online.
As you work through the book, you’ll learn how to:
Use powerful Python libraries and tools, including pytest, Pygame, Matplotlib, Plotly, and Django
Make increasingly complex 2D games that respond to keypresses and mouse clicks
Generate interactive data visualizations using a variety of datasets
Build apps that allow users to create accounts and manage their own data, and deploy your apps online
Troubleshoot coding errors and solve common programming problems
New to this edition: This
third edition is completely revised to reflect the latest in Python
code. New and updated coverage includes VS Code for text editing, the
pathlib module for file handling, pytest for testing your code, as well
as the latest features of Matplotlib, Plotly, and Django.
If you’ve been thinking about digging into programming, Python Crash Course will provide you with the skills to write real programs fast. Why wait any longer? Start your engines and code!