Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner

Name: Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner
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ISBN: 9781598631128

ISBN-10: 1598631128

ISBN-13: 9781598631128

Edition: 2nd 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Michael Dawson

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Ready to learn Python programming? Are you new to programming with Python? Do you need a solid introduction to the fundamental concepts? You?ve found it in "Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner, Second Edition," the updated version of the successful "Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner." As part of the for the absolute beginner? series developed by computer science instructors exclusively for Thomson Course Technology PTR, this book will teach you the basics of Python programming through simple game creation. You can then take the skills you learn and use them for more practical Python programming applications and real-world programming scenarios. Better still, by the time…

Book details

List price: $29.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Course Technology
Publication date: 11/8/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 480
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.046
Language: English



Introduction



Getting Started: The Game Over Program



Types, Variables, and Simple I/O: The Useless Trivia Program



Branching, while Loops, and Program Planning: The Guess My Number Game



for Loops, Strings, and Tuples: The Word Jumble Game



Lists and Dictionaries: The Hangman Game



Functions



Files and Exceptions: The Trivia Challenge Game



Software Objects: The Critter Caretaker Program



Object-Oriented Programming: The Blackjack Game



GUI Development: The Mad Lib Program



Graphics: The Pizza Panic Game



Sound, Animation, and Program Development: The Astrocrash Game



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