Python Programming in Context

by Miller, Bradley

• ISBN13: 9781449691974
• ISBN10: 1449691978
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-01-22
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

A user-friendly, object-oriented language, Python is quickly becoming the favorite introductory programming language among students and instructors. Many find Python to be a more lucid language than Java but with much of the functionality and therefore the ideal first language for those entering the world of Computer Science. Python Programming in Context, Second Edition is a clear, accessible introduction to the fundamental programming and problem solving concepts necessary for students at this level. The authors carefully build upon the many important computer science concepts and problem solving techniques throughout the text and offer relevant, real-world examples and exercises to reinforce key material. Programming skills throughout the text are linked to applied areas such as Image Processing, Cryptography, Astronomy, Music, the Internet, and Bioinformatics, giving students a well-rounded look of its capabilities.

Table of Contents

Chapter1 Introduction
Chapter2 pthon
Chapter3 Codes and Other Secrets
Chapter4 A Nest of Snakes: Introducing the Python Collections
Chapter5 Earthquakes, Floods, and Other Natural Disasters
Chapter6 Pycture Perfect Programs
Chapter7 Data Mining: Cluster Analysis
Chapter8 Cryptanalysis
Chapter9 Fractals: The Geometry of Nature
Chapter10 Astronomy
Chapter11 Bears, Fish, and Plants, Oh My!
Chapter12 Your Father Was a Rectangle
Chapter13 Video Games
AppendixA Installing the Required Software
AppendixB Python Quick Reference
AppendixC turtle Module Reference