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Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner - pdf

Python Programming for the Absolute BeginnerBook Description
Ready to learn Python programming? Are you new to programming with Python? Do you need a solid introduction to the fundamental concepts? You’ve found it in “Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner, Second Edition,” the updated version of the successful “Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner.” As part of the for the absolute beginner series developed by computer science instructors exclusively for Cengage Learning Course Technology PTR, this book will teach you the basics of Python programming through simple game creation. You can then take the skills you learn and use them for more practical Python programming applications and real-world programming scenarios. Better still, by the time you finish this book you will be able to apply the basic principles you’ve learned to the next programming language you tackle. Create simple, fun games while you learn to program with Python.

About the Author
Mike Dawson has worked as a programmer and a computer game designer. He earned his bachelor¿s degree in Computer Science from the University of Southern California and currently teaches game programming at UCLA Extension and The Digital Media Academy at Stanford. In addition to Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner, he is also the author of Beginning C++ Through Game Programming.

Book Details

  • Paperback: 472 pages
  • Publisher: Course Technology PTR; 2 edition (November 8, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1598631128
  • ISBN-13: 978-1598631128
  • File Size: 10.9 MiB
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