Comprehensive guide to learning Python programming, covering fundamental concepts and practical application in computer science.
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Introduction
Think Python 2nd Edition by Allen B. Downey is a comprehensive guide to learning Python programming, covering fundamental concepts and practical application in computer science.
Highlights
Upgraded to Python 3: All examples in the book are now Python 3, and the supporting code has been updated to run in both Python 2 and 3.
Removed the roadblocks: Based on reader feedback, the author has fixed or removed the pain points.
Python in the browser: For beginners, the book provides instructions for running Python in a browser using PythonAnywhere, a free online programming environment.
More Python goodies: The second edition includes a chapter to cover some powerful Python features that didn't make it into the first edition, including list comprehensions and additional data structures.
Recommendation
Think Python 2nd Edition is an excellent introduction to Python programming for beginners. The book is carefully designed to define all terms when they are first used and to develop each new concept in a logical progression, making it an ideal choice for those new to programming.
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