Learn Python quick. Jens Braun

Learn Python quick

By Jens Braun

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Preface

This book is written to help you learn Learn Python quick. If you are an absolute beginner in Programming, you'll find that this book explains complex concepts in an easy to understand manner. Examples are carefully chosen to demonstrate each concept so that you can gain a deeper understand of the language. If you are an experienced coder, this book gives you a good base from which to explore Python. The appendices at the end of the book will also provide you with a convenient reference for some of the commonly used functions in Python.

In addition: "The best way of learning about anything is by doing". At the end of the course, you'll be guided through a project that gives you a chance to put what you've learned to use.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Python, what Python?

What is Python?

Why Learn Python?

Chapter 2: Getting ready for Python

Installing the Interpreter

Using the Python Shell, IDLE and Writing our FIRST program

Chapter 3: The World of Variables and Operators