Python: An Introduction to Programming (Mercury)
Wednesday, 25 January 2017

This book, assumes no programming experience, is an introduction to programming concepts using Python 3 as the target language. Intended as a Year One textbook for introduction to programming classes, many of its examples are based on games. It is also designed for people who want to learn the fundamentals of programming as a hobby. Author J R Parker follows a practical just-in-time presentation in which material is delivered when it is needed.

 

Author: J R Parker
Publisher: Mercury Learning & Information
Date: Nov 2016
Pages: 600
ISBN:978-1944534653
Print:1944534652
Kindle:B01N0DRA28
Audience: beginners to programming
Level: Introductory
Category: Python

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* Introduces programming concepts that use Python 3
* Includes many examples based on video game development
* 4-color throughout with game demos on the companion files

For more recommendations of Python books see Python Books For Beginners and Books for Pythonistas.

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