Python in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself

Python in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself

<P style="MARGIN: 0px">In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, <I>Sams Teach Yourself Python in 24 Hours</I> will help you get started fast, master all the core concepts of programming, and build anything from websites to games. Using this book’s straightforward, step-by-step approach, you’ll move from the absolute basics through functions, objects, classes, modules, database integration, and more. Every lesson and case study application builds on what you’ve already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success!</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common Python development tasks.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Quizzes and Exercises at the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Notes present interesting information related to the discussion.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Tips offer advice or show you easier ways to perform tasks.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Warnings alert you to possible problems and give you advice on how to avoid them.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Learn how to…</P> <UL> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Install and run the right version of Python for your operating system</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Store, manipulate, reformat, combine, and organize information</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Create logic to control how programs run and what they do</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Interact with users or other programs, wherever they are</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Save time and improve reliability by creating reusable functions</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Master Python data types: numbers, text, lists, and dictionaries</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Write object-oriented programs that work better and are easier to improve</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Expand Python classes to make them even more powerful</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Use third-party modules to perform complex tasks without writing new code</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Split programs to make them more maintainable and reusable</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Clearly document your code so others can work with it</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Store data in SQLite databases, write queries, and share data via JSON</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Simplify Python web development with the Flask framework</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Quickly program Python games with PyGame</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Avoid, troubleshoot, and fix problems with your code</DIV> </LI> </UL> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P>