Python Crash Course: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming

Python Crash Course is the world's best-selling introduction to the Python programming language. This fast-paced and thorough introduction will have you writing programs, solving problems, and developing functioning applications in no time.

First, you will learn basic programming concepts such as variables, lists, classes, and loops, then practice writing clean code with topic-specific exercises. You will also learn how to make your programs interactive and how to safely test your code before adding it to your project. You will put your new knowledge into practice by creating a Space Invaders-inspired arcade game, building a series of data visualizations using a handy Python library, and deploying a simple application online.

As you work through the book, you’ll learn how to:

• Use powerful Python libraries and tools, including pytest, Pygame, Matplotlib, Plotly, and Django
• Make increasingly complex 2D games that respond to keypresses and mouse clicks
• Generate interactive data visualizations using a variety of datasets
• Build apps that allow users to create accounts and manage their own data, and deploy your apps online
• Troubleshoot coding errors and solve common programming problems