Python Programming: Your Beginner Guide To Learn Python in 7 Days

By Maurice J. Thompson

This book will help you to understand the basics of python in just 7 days.
Code is the language of the future. And the time to learn the ins and outs of coding is now, unless of course you want to be left behind from the biggest revolution that mankind will witness. 
So what does it take to be one of those who the masses will rely on to create products, change them and do a lot more with technology? Well, the secret is in learning programming languages because every electronic device runs on some sort of programming language. 
The question then becomes; so which programming language should you at least prioritize to learn given that there are so many programming languages? 
Well, if for whatever reason, you have been looking to learn programming or perhaps looking to improve your programming skills, Python programming language could be the best option you can get right now. It makes everything so easy! From the rich and well-designed standard library and built-ins to the availability of modules and numerous third-party open source libraries, very few programming languages can beat it. 
Particularly, if you are a beginner who is looking to dip his or her feet into programming, you need to learn a simple language that is easy to understand and that has easy to maintain code. You need to learn a programming language that runs on all key operating systems such as Linux, Mac OS X, and Microsoft windows, and one that is more reliable (does not contain pointers, which is case with other languages based on C). You need to learn Python.
Python will provide you all that, and since new platforms like Raspberry Pi are Python based, learning Python will place you at an ideal place where you can enjoy the internet of things of opportunities and anyway (in case you have not yet noticed), Python's popularity for the internet of things is really growing. 
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: WhiteFlowerPublsihing
• Release date: Sep 2, 2020
• ISBN: 9781386307754

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Python Programming

Your Beginner Guide To Learn Python in 7 Days

Maurice J. Thompson

Introduction

I want to thank you and congratulate you for downloading the book, Python Programming: Your Beginner Guide To Learn Python in 7 Days

This book will help you to understand the basics of python in just 7 days.

Code is the language of the future. And the time to learn the ins and outs of coding is now, unless of course you want to be left behind from the biggest revolution that mankind will witness.

So what does it take to be one of those who the masses will rely on to create products, change them and do a lot more with technology? Well, the secret is in learning programming languages because every electronic device runs on some sort of programming language.

The question then becomes; so which programming language should you at least prioritize to learn given that there are so many programming languages?

Well, if for whatever reason, you have been looking to learn programming or perhaps looking to improve your programming skills, Python programming language could be the best option you can get right now. It makes everything so easy! From the rich and well-designed standard library and built-ins to the availability of modules and numerous third-party open source libraries, very few programming languages can beat it.

Particularly, if you are a beginner who is looking to dip his or her feet into programming, you need to learn a simple language that is easy to understand and that has easy to maintain code. You need to learn a programming language that runs on all key operating systems such as Linux, Mac OS X, and Microsoft windows, and one that is more reliable (does not contain pointers, which is case with other languages based on C). You need to learn Python.

Python will provide you all that, and since new platforms like Raspberry Pi are Python based, learning Python will place you at an ideal place where you can enjoy the internet of things of opportunities and anyway (in case you have not yet noticed), Python’s popularity for the internet of things is really growing.

That is just a tip of the iceberg, with Python, opportunities and possibilities are simply endless.

This book will introduce you to the Python programming language and make sure that after reading the guide, you shall be aware of the basics of the language and able to create simple Python programs. This book the first in a series of 3 books meant to help you learn Python programming, from beginner to intermediate then advanced level. As such, this book will handle everything you need to build a strong understanding of the basics of Python programming language.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Understanding Python: A Detailed Background

Why the Name Python?

The Timeline: Tracing the Release of Different Versions of Python

Python Defined

How Python Works

Advantages of Interpretation

Disadvantages of Interpretation

Python Glossary

How to Download and Install Python

First Things First: Which Version Is Suitable: 2.X Or 3.X?

Why there are Different Versions of the Language

Downloading and installing Python 3.6.4 on Windows (32 bit)

Installation of the 64-Bit Version

Installing Python on Ubuntu and Linux Mint

Python Programming 101: Interacting With Python in Different Ways

Know the Consoles

The Windows PowerShell

The First Steps in Python with IDLE

Using the Atom editor

How to Write Your First Python Program

The Adding Two Numbers Program

Variables, Strings, Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries

Variables

Strings

Python Lists

Tuples

Dictionaries

Decision Making

Loops in Python

Creating A While Loop In Python

About User-Defined Functions

The Importance of User-Defined Functions in Python

The Function Arguments

How to Write User-Defined Functions in Python

About Coding Style

Practice Projects: The Python Projects for Your Practice

A Text-Based Game

Game 2: Mad Libs Generator

A Simple Calculator Program

Conclusion

To make this book easy to understand, we will start by building a basic understanding of what Python really is, how it came into being and such information before we