Think Python : how to think like a computer scientist / Allen B. Downey.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Downey, Allen, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Python (Computer program language)--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Python (Computer program language).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 306 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Third edition

Place of Publication:

Sebastopol, CA : O'Reilly Media, 2024.

Summary:

Python is an excellent way to get started in programming, and this clear, concise guide walks you through Python a step at a time - beginning with basic programming concepts before moving on to functions, data structures, and object-oriented design. This revised third edition reflects the growing role of large language models (LLMs) in programming and includes exercises on effective LLM prompts, testing code, and debugging skills. With this popular hands-on guide at your side, you'll get: A grounding in the syntax and semantics of the Python language; A clear definition of each programming concept, with emphasis on clear vocabulary; How to work with variables, statements, functions, and data structures in a logical progression; Techniques for reading and writing files and databases; A solid understanding of objects, methods, and object-oriented programming; Debugging strategies for syntax, runtime, and semantic errors; An introduction to recursion, interface design, data structures, and basic algorithms; How to use LLMs - including effective prompts, testing code, and debugging.

Contents:

1. Programming as a Way of Thinking

2. Variables and Statements

3. Functions

4. Functions and Interfaces

5. Conditionals and Recursion

6. Return Values

7. Iteration and Search

8. Strings and Regular Expressions

9. Lists

10. Dictionaries

11. Tuples

12. Text Analysis and Generation

13. Files and Databases

14. Classes and Functions

15. Classes and Methods

16. Classes and Objects

17. Inheritance

18. Python Extras

19. Final Thoughts

Index.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781098155414

9781098155438

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9781098155414 ‡q (electronic book)

9781098155421

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OCLC:

1416011766