Book description
The only way to master a skill is to practice. In Python Workout, author Reuven M. Lerner guides you through 50 carefully selected exercises that invite you to flex your programming muscles. As you take on each new challenge, you'll build programming skill and confidence. The thorough explanations help you lock in what you've learned and apply it to your own projects. Along the way, Python Workout provides over four hours of video instruction walking you through the solutions to each exercise and dozens of additional exercises for you to try on your own.About the Technology
To become a champion Python programmer you need to work out, building mental muscle with your hands on the keyboard. Each carefully selected exercise in this unique book adds to your Python prowess—one important skill at a time.
About the Book
Python Workout presents 50 exercises that focus on key Python 3 features. In it, expert Python coach Reuven Lerner guides you through a series of small projects, practicing the skills you need to tackle everyday tasks. You'll appreciate the clear explanations of each technique, and you can watch Reuven solve each exercise in the accompanying videos.
What's Inside
- 50 hands-on exercises and solutions
- Coverage of all Python data types
- Dozens more bonus exercises for extra practice
About the Reader
For readers with basic Python knowledge.
About the Author
Reuven M. Lerner teaches Python and data science to companies around the world.
Quotes
Whether you’re a Python novice or, like me, have been away from the language for a while, this book is a great way to build strength with Python.
- Mark Elston, Advantest America
A practical introduction to the Python programming language, built around fun and well-chosen exercises.
- Jens Christian Bredahl Madsen, Systematic
The practical course you need to become fluent in Pythonic programming!
- Jean-François Morin, Laval University
This book pulls back the layers and allows you to master Python.
- Jeff Smith, Agilify Automation
Publisher resources
Table of contents
- Python Workout
- Copyright
- dedication
- brief contents
- contents
- front matter
- 1 Numeric types
- 2 Strings
- 3 Lists and tuples
- 4 Dictionaries and sets
- 5 Files
- 6 Functions
- 7 Functional programming with comprehensions
- 8 Modules and packages
- 9 Objects
- 10 Iterators and generators
- index
Product information
- Title: Python Workout
- Author(s):
- Release date: July 2020
- Publisher(s): Manning Publications
- ISBN: 9781617295508
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