Python Programming for Beginners: Go from Novice to Ninja with this Stress-Free Guide to Confident Python Programming

✍ Scribed by Haertlein, Glenn

• Publisher: Independently Published
• Year: 2020
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 267
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Learn to program in Python with confidence! Whether you're pursuing Python as a hobby, or seeking to advance your career, this book will help you go from novice to ninja.
What you'll get from this book
Access to all the completed hands-on code. Don't worry if you get stuck, access to completed code samples is included so you can study and learn.
Clear understandable explanations. Every coding example is explained line-by-line so you don't just learn what to do, you'll also learn the thinking behind it.
What you'll learn
How to install Python and set up an IDE.
Operators and Expressions.
Loops and iterations.
Functions and Methods
Data Structures: Lists, tuples, dictionaries, and sets.
Object-Oriented Programming.
Debugging and Troubleshooting.
Web Development.
Data Analysis and Visualization.
Scripting and Automation.
Database Basics and Python Integration.
By the time you're done, you'll have a fully functioning web-based weather app. You'll also know how to connect Python to a database and perform essential database functions. Whether you're learning Python as a hobby or to improve your skillset and marketability, this book is for you!

✦ Table of Contents

DEDICATION
Copyright © 2023 Glenn Haertlein
DISCLAIMER
CONTENTS
Introduction
1 Python Essentials
Section 1: Python Basics
Section 2: Python Variables and Data Types
Section 3: Python Syntax
Project: The GUI Weather App
Chapter One Recap!
2 Diving Deeper into Python
Section 1: Operators and Expressions
Section 2: Conditional Statements
Section 3: Loops and Iteration
Project: The GUI Weather App
Chapter Two Recap!
3 Building Python Functions
Section 1: Defining Functions
Section 2: Parameters and Arguments
Section 3: Return Statements
Project: The Gui Weather App
Chapter 3 Recap!
4 Data Structures in Python
Section 1: Lists and Tuples
Section 2: Dictionaries and Sets
Section 3: Working with Files
Project: The GUI Weather App
Chapter 4 Recap!
Chapter 5: Python and Object-Oriented Programming
Section 1: What is OOP?
Section 2: The Building Blocks of OOP
Section 3: Inheritance and Composition
Section 4: Modules and Libraries
Chapter 5 Recap!
Chapter 6: Debugging and Troubleshooting
Section 1: Identifying and Understanding Common Python Errors
Section 2: Systematic Troubleshooting Strategies
Section 3: Debugging Tools
Section 4: Best Practices to Minimize Debugging and Troubleshooting.
Chapter 6 Recap!
Chapter 7: Web Development in Python
Section 1: Ways to Deploy Your Python Code
Section 2: Let's Build a Web-Based Weather App!
Chapter 7 Recap!
Chapter 8: Data Analysis and Visualization
Section 1: Pandas and Numpy
Section 2: Data Visualization
Section 3: Making Your Charts Interactive
Chapter 8 Recap!
Chapter 9: Scripting & Automation
Section 1: What is Scripting and Automation?
Section 2: File Copier
Section 3: File Organizer
Section 4: Bulk Mailer
Chapter 9 Recap!
Chapter 10: Database Basics & Python Integration
Section 1: Introduction to Databases
Section 2: Basic SQL CRUD Operations
Section 3: Database Example
Chapter 10 Recap!
Conclusion
Glossary
Answer Key
References
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