If you want to learn to program, Python is an excellent way to start. This hands-on guide takes you through the language one step at a time, beginning with basic programming concepts before moving on to functions, recursion, data structures, and object-oriented design. This updated second edition has a more direct focus on Python 3 and added coverage of list comprehensions and additional data structures.

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With exercises in each chapter, ideal for students at the high school or college level, self-learners and professionals who need to learn programming basics.

Author: Allen B. Downey 
Publisher: O'Reilly
Date: December 25
Pages: 300
ISBN: 978-1491939369
Print: 1491939362
Kindle: B018UXJ9EQ
Category: Python

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