Python Crash Course is the world's bestselling programming book,
with over 1,500,000 copies sold to date!
Python Crash Course is the world's best-selling guide to the Python
programming language. This fast-paced, thorough introduction will have
you writing programs, solving problems, and developing functioning
applications in no time.
You'll start by learning basic programming concepts, such as variables,
lists, classes, and loops, and practice writing clean code with
exercises for each topic. You'll also learn how to make your programs
interactive and test your code safely before adding it to a project.
You'll put your new knowledge into practice by creating a Space
Invaders-inspired arcade game, building a set of data visualizations
with Python's handy libraries, and deploying a simple application
online.
As you work through the book, you'll learn how to:
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Use powerful Python libraries and tools, including pytest, Pygame,
Matplotlib, Plotly, and Django
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Make increasingly complex 2D games that respond to keypresses and
mouse clicks
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Generate interactive data visualizations using a variety of datasets
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Build apps that allow users to create accounts and manage their own
data, and deploy your apps online
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Troubleshoot coding errors and solve common programming problems
New to this edition This third edition is completely revised to
reflect the latest in Python code. New and updated coverage includes VS
Code for text editing, the pathlib module for file handling, pytest for
testing your code, as well as the latest features of Matplotlib, Plotly,
and Django.
If you've been thinking about digging into programming, Python Crash
Course will provide you with the skills to write real programs fast.
Why wait any longer? Start your engines and code!
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