Beginning programming with Python / by John Paul Mueller.

Includes index.

"Learning made easy" -- Cover.

"Get started with your first Python application ; troubleshoot and resolve errors in your code ; code anywhere and use magic functions to do it" -- Cover.

Part 1: Getting started with Python. Talking to your computer ; Working with Google colab ; Interacting with Python ; Writing your first application ; Performing magic -- Part 2: Talking the talk. Storing and modifying information ; Managing information ; Making decisions ; Performing repetitive tasks ; Dealing with errors -- Part 3: Performing common tasks. Interacting with packages ; Working with strings ; Managing lists ; Collecting all sorts of data ; Creating and using classes -- Part 4: Performing advanced tasks. Storing data in files ; Sending an email -- Part 5: The part of tens. Ten amazing programming resources ; Ten ways to make a living with Python ; Ten tools that enhance your Python experience ; Ten (plus) libraries you need to know about.

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