Object-Oriented Programming in Python

Name: Object-Oriented Programming in Python
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ISBN: 9780136150312

ISBN-10: 0136150314

ISBN-13: 9780136150312

Edition: 2008

Authors: Michael H. Goldwasser, David Letscher

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This book presents a balanced and flexible approach to the incorporation of object-oriented principles in introductory courses using Python.Familiarizes readers with the terminology of object-oriented programming, the concept of an objects underlying state information, and its menu of available behaviors. Includes an exclusive, easy-to-use custom graphics library that helps readers grasp both basic and more advanced concepts. Lays the groundwork for transition to other languages such as Java and C++.For those interested in learning more about object-oriented programming using Python.nbsp;

Book details

List price: $152.40
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 10/29/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 688
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.332
Language: English



Preface



Fundamental Topics



Cornerstones of Computing



Data and Types



Operations, Functions, and Algorithms



High-Level Programming Languages



The Object-Oriented Paradigm



Design and Modeling



Chapter Review



Getting Started in Python



The Python Interpreter



Using Objects: the list Class



Other Sequence Classes: str and tuple



Numeric Types: int, long, and float



Type Conversions



Calling Functions



Python Modules



Expressions



Using a File for Source Code



Case Study: Strings and Lists



Chapter Review



Getting Started with Graphics



The Canvas



Drawable Objects



Rotating, Scaling, and Flipping



Cloning



Case Study: Smiley Face



Layers



Animation



Graphical User Interfaces



Case Study: Flying Arrows



Chapter Review



Elementary Control Structures



For Loops



Case Study: DNA to RNA Transcription



Case Study: Drawing a Pyramid



Conditional Statements



List Comprehension



Chapter Review



Additional Control Structures



While Loops



Functions



Avoiding Duplicate Code



Case Study: Computing the Square Root



Error Checking and Exceptions



Case Study: Simulating a Chain under the Force of Gravity



Chapter Review



Defining Our Own Classes



A Simple Point Class



A Robust Point Class



A Television Class



A Fraction Class



Advanced Lessons



Chapter Review



Good Software Practices



Overview of Mastermind