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Think Python - 3rd Edition by Allen B Downey (Paperback)

Name: Think Python - 3rd Edition by Allen B Downey (Paperback)
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Python is an excellent way to get started in programming, and this clear, concise guide walks you through Python a step at a time--beginning with basic programming concepts before moving on to functions, data structures, and object-oriented design.
Author(s): Allen B Downey
325 Pages
Computers + Internet, Programming Languages

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"Python is an excellent way to get started in programming, and this clear, concise guide walks you through Python a step at a time--beginning with basic programming concepts before moving on to functions, data structures, and object-oriented design."--

Book Synopsis

Python is an excellent way to get started in programming, and this clear, concise guide walks you through Python a step at a time--beginning with basic programming concepts before moving on to functions, data structures, and object-oriented design. This revised third edition reflects the growing role of large language models (LLMs) in programming and includes exercises on effective LLM prompts, testing code, and debugging skills.

With this popular hands-on guide at your side, you'll get:

A grounding in the syntax and semantics of the Python language
A clear definition of each programming concept, with emphasis on clear vocabulary
How to work with variables, statements, functions, and data structures in a logical progression
Techniques for reading and writing files and databases
A solid understanding of objects, methods, and object-oriented programming
Debugging strategies for syntax, runtime, and semantic errors
An introduction to recursion, interface design, data structures, and basic algorithms
How to use LLMs--including effective prompts, testing code, and debugging
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Dimensions (Overall): 9.19 Inches (H) x 7.0 Inches (W) x .69 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.15 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Sub-Genre: Programming Languages

Genre: Computers + Internet

Number of Pages: 325

Publisher: O'Reilly Media

Theme: Python

Format: Paperback

Author: Allen B Downey

Language: English

Street Date: July 2, 2024

TCIN: 90785892

UPC: 9781098155438

Item Number (DPCI): 247-33-5781

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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