Practice of Computing Using Python, The

Practice of Computing Using Python, The

<P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <I>For courses in Python Programming</I> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B>Introduces Python programming with an emphasis on problem-solving</B> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Now in its <B>Third Edition</B>, <B> <I>Practice of Computing Using Python</I> </B> continues to effectively introduce readers to computational thinking using Python, with a strong emphasis on problem solving through computer science. The authors have chosen Python for its simplicity, powerful built-in data structures, advanced control constructs, and practicality. The text is built from the ground up for Python programming, rather than having been translated from Java or C++. </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Focusing on data manipulation and analysis as a theme, the text allows readers to work on real problems using Internet-sourced or self-generated data sets that represent their own work and interests. The authors also emphasize program development and provide readers of all backgrounds with a practical foundation in programming that suit their needs. Among other changes, the <B>Third Edition</B> incorporates a switch to the Anaconda distribution, the SPYDER IDE, and a focus on debugging and GUIs. </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B>Also available with MyProgrammingLab<SUP>™</SUP> </B> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B>MyProgrammingLab</B> <SUP> </SUP>is an online learning system designed to engage students and improve results. MyProgrammingLab consists of a set of programming exercises correlated to specific Pearson CS1/Intro to Programming textbooks. Through practice exercises and immediate, personalized feedback, MyProgrammingLab improves the programming competence of beginning students who often struggle with the basic concepts of programming languages.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px" soNormal> <B>Note:</B> You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab<SUP>™</SUP> & Mastering<SUP>™</SUP> does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab & Mastering, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <BR>If you would like to purchase boththe physical text and MyLab & Mastering, search for:</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <B> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B> <B>0134520513 / 9780134520513<I>   </I> </B> <I>The</I> </B> <I> <B>Practice of Computing Using Python plus MyProgrammingLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 3/e</B> </I> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </B> </P> <B> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Package consists of:</P> <UL> <LI>0134381327 / 9780134381329     <B> <I> <B>MyProgrammingLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package</B> </I> </B> <LI>0134379764 / 9780134379760     <B> <I> <B>The</B> <B>Practice of Computing Using Python, 3/e</B> </I> </B> </B> </LI> </UL>