Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The user-friendly, object-oriented programming language Python is quickly becoming the most popular introductory programming language for both students and instructors. This updated Second Edition of Python Programming in Context provides a comprehensive, accessible introduction to Python fundamentals. An ideal first language for learners entering the rapidly expanding field of computer science, Python gives students a solid platform of key problem-solving skills that translate easily across programming languages. Building on essential concepts of computer science, and offering a plenitude of real-world examples, Python Programming in Context, Second Edition offers a thorough overview of multiple applied areas, including image processing, cryptography, astronomy, the Internet, and bioinformatics.
The text's emphasis on problem-solving, extrapolation, and development of independent exploration and solution-building provides students with a unique and innovative approach to learning programming. Python Programming in Context, Second Edition is the ideal introductory text for those delving into computer programming.
Key Features
- Utilizes Python 3
- Provides a clear, accessible, and skill-focused approach to programming with Python
- Contains problem sets based on real-world examples and problem-solving rather than language features
- Offers a variety of exercises that develop independent skill-building and exploration
- Every new copy of the text is packaged with full student access to Turing's Craft Custom CodeLab. Customized to match the organization of the text, CodeLab offers students hands-on Python programming experience with immediate feedback.
- Accompanied by a full suite of instructor support material, including solutions to the exercises in the text, downloadable source code, PowerPoint Lecture Outlines, and a complete Test Bank.
Synopsis
The User-Friendly, Object-Oriented Programming Language Python Is Quickly Becoming The Most Popular Introductory Programming Language For Both Students And Instructors. This Updated Second Edition Of Python Programming In Context Provides A Comprehensive, Accessible Introduction To Python Fundamentals. An Ideal First Language For Learners Entering The Rapidly Expanding Field Of Computer Science, Python Gives Students A Solid Platform Of Key Problem-Solving Skills That Translate Easily Across Programming Languages. Building On Essential Concepts Of Computer Science, And Offering A Plenitude Of Real-World Examples, Python Programming In Context, Second Edition Offers A Thorough Overview Of Multiple Applied Areas, Including Image Processing, Cryptography, Astronomy, The Internet, And Bioinformatics. The Text’S Emphasis On Problem-Solving, Extrapolation, And Development Of Independent Exploration And Solution-Building Provides Students With A Unique And Innovative Approach To Learning Programming. Python Programming In Context, Second Edition Is The Ideal Introductory Text For Those Delving Into Computer Programming. Key Features - Utilizes Python 3 - Provides A Clear, Accessible, And Skill-Focused Approach To Programming With Python - Contains Problem Sets Based On Real-World Examples And Problem-Solving Rather Than Language Features - Offers A Variety Of Exercises That Develop Independent Skill-Building And Exploration - Every New Copy Of The Text Is Packaged With Full Student Access To Turing's Craft Custom Codelab. Customized To Match The Organization Of The Text, Codelab Offers Students Hands-On Python Programming Experience With Immediate Feedback. - Accompanied By A Full Suite Of Instructor Support Material, Including Solutions To The Exercises In The Text, Downloadable Source Code, Powerpoint Lecture Outlines, And A Complete Test Bank.