Introduction to Computing Using Python : An Application Development Focus

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Perkovic, Ljubomir, Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Python (Computer program language).

Object-oriented programming (Computer science).

Computer programming.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxiii, 484 p.) : ill.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] John Wiley & Sons 2011

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Perkovic's Introduction to Programming Using Pythonis more than just an introduction to programming. It is an inclusive introduction to Computer Science that takes the pedagogical approach of "the right tool for the job at the right moment, " and focuses on application development. The approach is hands-on and problem-oriented, with practice problems and solutions appearing throughout the text. The text is imperative-first, but does not shy away from discussing objects early where appropriate. Discussions of user-defined classes and Object-Oriented Programming appear later in the text, when students have more background and concepts can be motivated. Chapters include an introduction to problem solving techniques and classical algorithms, problem-solving and programming and ways to apply core skills to application development.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes index.

ISBN:

0-470-61846-9