by Guy Hart-Davis (Author), Ted Hart-Davis (Author)
A simple, straightforward, and hands-on roadmap to the world of computer programming with Python
Teach Yourself VISUALLY: Python is your personal guide to getting you started in programming. As one of the world's most popular--and most accessible--coding languages, Python is your gateway into the wide and wonderful world of computer science. This hands-on guide walks you through Python step by clearly illustrated step, from writing your very first Python code in a terminal window or the VS Code app through to creating your own lists, dictionaries, and custom classes.
In the book, you'll learn to:
- Install Python and the tools you need to work with it on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Work with files and folders, manipulate text, and create powerful functions that do exactly what you want
- Write clean code that makes decisions effectively, repeats actions as needed, and handles any errors that occur
A must-have resource for aspiring programmers starting from the very beginning, Teach Yourself VISUALLY: Python is also an indispensable handbook for programmers making a transition from another language.
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Teach Yourself VISUALLY(TM)
Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something--and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle over a hundred Python tasks. Each task-based spread covers a single technique, sure to help you get up and running with Python in no time.
You'll learn to:
Designed for visual learners