Product Description
by Maaike Van Putten (Author), Imke Van Putten (Author)
Learn Python coding concepts the fun way through humour, storytelling, and beginner-friendly examples that make your first step into the world of Python programming enjoyable
Key Features:
- Follow an adorable, illustrated teaching cat with sharp coding instincts as your guide
- Build confidence and coding skills with step-by-step explanations that gradually increase your understanding
- Reinforce your learning through mini-projects and exercises at the end of every chapter
- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book Description:
This is not your average Python programming book, because the world doesn't need another one of those. Instead, it's an illustrated, fun, and hands-on guide that treats learning Python like the adventure it should be. It's designed especially for beginners who want to understand how code works without getting overwhelmed.
You'll be guided by a cheeky, know-it-all cat who's surprisingly good at teaching Python from scratch. Don't worry about going through it alone; a slightly moody dachshund dog is your study buddy, learning right alongside you. Each chapter introduces a core programming concept, explains it with a playful twist, and reinforces it through human-friendly examples, analogies, and exercises. Whether you're a software professional or someone who's never written a single line of code, this book will help you build real Python coding skills... and even enjoy the process (shocking, right?).
Forget dry tutorials and walls of text. Python Illustrated speaks to visual learners, creative thinkers, cat lovers, dog lovers, and anyone who prefers their learning with a dash of humor. From writing your first function to understanding object-oriented programming, you'll build a solid foundation in Python (without the usual headaches).
What You Will Learn:
- Set up Python and write your first program
- Understand variables, data types, and conditional statements
- Use loops, lists, dictionaries, and tuples to handle data efficiently
- Write and use functions to create reusable code
- Manage files and understand object-oriented programming and inheritance
- Debug your Python code to ensure it works flawlessly
- Discover how you can keep learning and building beyond this book
Who this book is for:
This book is ideal for anyone with a sense of humour who's new to Python or programming in general. It takes a step-by-step hands-on approach that will work for anyone with a practical mindset. Whether you're a student or a professional developer looking to expand your skill set, this book offers a comprehensive and enjoyable learning experience.
Table of Contents
- Get Your Computer Ready to Code Python
- Understanding Variables and Data Types
- Working with Conditional Statements
- Using Lists, Tuples, and Dictionaries
- Iterating with Loops
- Writing Functions and Using Built-In Functions
- Handling Files and Exceptions
- Creating and Using Classes
- Understanding Inheritance
- Debugging Our Code
- Next Steps
