April 2024
Beginner
704 pages
15h 59m
English
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Introduction
The power of Python is real. The Python language is becoming more and more popular, and in 2017 it became the most popular language in the world, according to IEEE Spectrum. Now in 2024, Python is still one of the most widely used languages, if not the most widely used language, in the world. This is especially true for the most modern applications including artificial intelligence, data science, and robotics.
Python is the number-one language because it's easy to learn and use, due partly to its simplified syntax and natural-language flow but also to the amazing user community and the breadth of applications available.
About This Book
This book is a reference manual to guide you through the process of learning Python and how to use it in modern computer applications, such as data science, artificial intelligence, physical computing, and robotics. If you're looking to learn a little about a lot of exciting things, this is the book for you. It gives you an introduction to the topics that you'll need to explore more deeply.
Python All-in-One For Dummies, 3rd Edition guides you through the Python language and then takes you on a tour through some cool libraries and technologies (the Raspberry Pi, robotics, AI, data science, and more) that all revolve around the Python language. When you work on new projects and new technologies, Python is there with a diverse number of libraries just waiting for you to use.
This is a hands-on book, with examples and code throughout. ...
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