Getting Started with Python

  • 5h 31m
  • Thomas Theis
  • Rheinwerk Publishing Inc.
  • 2024

If you want to program with Python, you’ve come to the right place! Take your first steps with this Python crash course that teaches you to use core language elements, from variables to branches to loops. Follow expert guidance to work with data types, functions, and modules—and learn how to manage errors and exceptions along the way. Apply Python programming to develop databases, graphical user interfaces, widgets, and more. Practice your skills with example exercises, and start developing your own applications with Python today!

  • Develop your own Python programs, step by step
  • Understand how to work with variables, operators, loops, data types, functions, and modules
  • Follow detailed exercises to build Python applications, GUIs, and more

In this book, you’ll learn about:

1. Language Basics

Learn the Python fundamentals, from initial installation to running your first program. Master core concepts including variables, branching, loops, functions, and modules; then work with data types such as integers, strings, and tuples.

2. Python in Practice

Apply Python programming in key development scenarios. Use Python for object-oriented programming, create and identify threads, manage files and directories, develop databases with SQLite and MySQL, and more.

3. Example Exercises

Get hands-on experience with practical programming exercises. Follow along with a game development example as you move from chapter to chapter. You’ll be ready to create your own applications with Python in no time!

About the Author

Thomas Theis has more than 40 years of experience as a software developer and as an IT lecturer. He holds a graduate degree in computer engineering.

In this Book

  • Materials for This Book
  • Introduction
  • Getting Started
  • Programming Course
  • Data Types
  • Advanced Programming
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Various Modules
  • Files
  • Databases
  • User Interfaces
  • User Interfaces with PyQt
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