The book uses a very simple and accessible language. All the
descriptions of Python functionalities come with intuitive examples to
make you learn by doing. This is not a theoretical book and does not
cover some of the most internal features of Python. The intention of the
authors is to allow business-oriented people to start using Python. The
main reason for such a choice of style is due to the increasing number
of requests by non-technical professionals to solve daily problems and
tasks. Whether the reader wants to append multiple spreadsheets or
profile their customer base, being able to use a solid infrastructure
which can collect, check, process, analyze data, and report results has
become a basic requirement in most industries. The book first introduces
the building blocks of Python which can be compared to the different
types of words of a language. It introduces readers to the syntax rules
of Python--statements, functions, and classes. It then introduces how to
use this new language for managing data.
As making mistakes is common in programming, learning how to interpret
the error messages and fix codes is extremely important from a
pedagogical perspective. The book challenges students with a series of
"fix the code" questions at the end of each a topic. Students will learn
how to successfully write algorithms in Python when they understand its
logic and the meaning of each element of the algorithm.
