The book covers all the basic and fundamental elements of programming in Python, including topics such as computers, programming, algorithms, variables, conditionals, loops, functions, lists, dictionaries, files, and a brief introduction to libraries. It is a short book designed not to overwhelm the reader. You will find hundreds of pieces of code, diagrams, a cheat sheet, exercises, and a very practical approach to learning. You'll be up and running with Python in no time.
By the end of the book, you will have acquired knowledge about basic programming concepts and techniques, which can later be applied to more advanced projects. This will allow you to continue your learning journey with greater ease and confidence.
What you will learn
The basic elements of computing and programming.
How to design algorithms.
How to use Colab.
The fundamental elements of Python programming language.
How to solve dozens of programming exercises.
How to manipulate files and perform data analysis.
How to use libraries in Python and create charts with Matplotlib.
Who is this book for?
This book is ideal for beginners or novices who want to learn the basics of programming in an easy-to-follow way. It can be used by students, professionals, adults or educators.