Title:
Practical programming : an introduction to computer science using Python 3.6
Author:
Edition:
Third edition.
Publication Date:
2017
Publication Information:
Raleigh, NC : The Pragmatic Bookshelf, 2017.
Physical Description:
xv, 383 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
ISBN:
9781680502688
Abstract:
Classroom-tested by tens of thousands of students, this new edition of the bestselling intro to programming book is for anyone who wants to understand computer science. Learn about design, algorithms, testing, and debugging. Discover the fundamentals of programming with Python, including the new features in Python 3.6. Learn about design, algorithms, testing, and debugging. Write programs to solve real-world problems, and come away with everything you need to produce quality code.
Contents:
What's programming? -- Hello, Python -- Designing and using functions -- Working with text -- Making choices -- A modular approach to program organization -- Using methods -- Storing collections of data using lists -- Repeating code using loops -- Reading and writing files -- Storing data using other collection types -- Designing algorithms -- Searching and sorting -- Object-oriented programming -- Testing and debugging -- Creating graphical user interfaces -- Databases.
Language:
English
