Beginning Programming with Python For Dummies

Create simple, easy programs in the popular Python language  Beginning Programming with Python For Dummies is the trusted way to learn the foundations of programming using the Python programming language. Python is one of the top-ranked languages, and there’s no better way to get started in computer programming than this friendly guide. You’ll learn the basics of coding and the process of creating simple, fun programs right away. This updated edition features new chapters, including coverage of Google Colab, plus expanded information on functions and objects, and new examples and graphics that are relevant to today’s beginning coders. Dummies helps you discover the wealth of things you can achieve with Python.  Employ an online coding environment to avoid installation woes and code anywhere, any time  Learn the basics of programming using the popular Python language  Create easy, fun projects to show off your new coding chops  Fix errors in your code and use Python with external data sets  Beginning Programming with Python For Dummies will get new programmers started—the easy way.

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Python 7 Chapter 1: Talking to Your Computer 9 Chapter 2: Working with Google Colab 23 Chapter 3: Interacting with Python 41 Chapter 4: Writing Your First Application 57 Chapter 5: Performing Magic 79 Part 2: Talking the Talk 93 Chapter 6: Storing and Modifying Information 95 Chapter 7: Managing Information 107 Chapter 8: Making Decisions 127 Chapter 9: Performing Repetitive Tasks 143 Chapter 10: Dealing with Errors 157 Part 3: Performing Common Tasks 187 Chapter 11: Interacting with Packages 189 Chapter 12: Working with Strings 215 Chapter 13: Managing Lists 239 Chapter 14: Collecting All Sorts of Data 257 Chapter 15: Creating and Using Classes 279 Part 4: Performing Advanced Tasks 301 Chapter 16: Storing Data in Files 303 Chapter 17: Sending an Email 321 Part 5: The Part of Tens 337 Chapter 18: Ten Amazing Programming Resources 339 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Make a Living with Python 349 Chapter 20: Ten Tools That Enhance Your Python Experience 357 Chapter 21: Ten (Plus) Libraries You Need to Know About 369 Index 379