1. Introduction to Computers and Python
Objectives
In this chapter you’ll:
Learn about exciting recent developments in computing.
Review object-oriented programming basics.
Understand the strengths of Python.
Be introduced to key Python and data-science libraries you’ll use in this book.
Test-drive the IPython interpreter’s interactive mode for ...
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