Description
The no-nonsense way to get started coding in the Python programming language
Python Essentials For Dummies is a quick reference to all the core concepts in Python, the multifaceted general-purpose language used for everything from building websites to creating apps. This book gets right to the point, with no excess review, wordy explanations, or fluff, making it perfect as a desk reference on the job or as a brush-up as you expand your skills in related areas. Focusing on just the essential topics you need to know to brush up or level up your Python skill, this is the reliable little book you can always turn to for answers.
- Get a quick and thorough intro to the basic concepts of coding in Python
- Review what you've already learned or pick up essential new skills
- Create websites, software, machine learning, and automation for school or work
- Keep this concise reference book handy for jogging your memory as you code
This portable Dummies Essentials book focuses on the key topics you need to know about the popular Python language. Great for supplementing a course, reviewing for a certification, or staying knowledgeable on the job.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Starting with Python 3
Chapter 2: Using Interactive Mode, Getting Help, and Writing Apps 11
Chapter 3: Python Elements and Syntax 21
Chapter 4: Building Your First Python Application 27
Chapter 5: Working with Numbers, Text, and Dates 41
Chapter 6: Controlling the Action 63
Chapter 7: Speeding Along with Lists and Tuples 75
Chapter 8: Wrangling Bigger Chunks of Code 89
Chapter 9: Sidestepping Errors 103
Chapter 10: Working with External Files 117
Chapter 11: Juggling JSON Data 129
Chapter 12: Interacting with the Internet 145
Chapter 13: Libraries, Packages, and Modules 159
Chapter 14: The Ten Most Essential Aspects of Python 169
Index 173
