Guide to Programming with Python

by Dawson, Michael

• ISBN13: 9781423901129
• ISBN10: 1423901126
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-03-13
• Publisher: Course Technology

Summary

Python Programming is unique and fun because of its approach: the reader learns to program through writing game programs. While it's enjoyable and engaging, the book covers plenty of fundamental computer science concepts and vocabulary. Topics include variables, memory, branching, loops, data structures, functions, file handling, exceptions, object-oriented programming, GUI programming, multimedia programming, and program planning. Even with all the power it offers to industry, Python is perfect for beginners. It has clear, simple syntax and is robust yet concise. Python Programming is the most fun way to learn the basics of programming using an easy-to-learn but powerful industry-standard programming language.

Table of Contents

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: Tic-Tac-Toe

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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