Downey, Allen B.
Think Python: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist
- ISBN 13:
- 9781098155438
- author:
- Downey, Allen B.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- O'Reilly Media
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 23.3 x 17.8 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Computers, Programming, Python,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Think Python: A Comprehensive Guide to Programming with Python This book provides a clear and concise introduction to programming with Python, covering the basics of the language before moving on to more advanced topics. The third edition has been updated to reflect the growing role of large language models in programming, with a focus on effective prompts, testing code, and debugging skills. You'll learn how to work with variables, statements, functions, and data structures in a logical progression, as well as techniques for reading and writing files and databases. The book also covers object-oriented programming, debugging strategies, and an introduction to recursion, interface design, and basic algorithms. With this guide, you'll gain a solid understanding of the Python language and develop the skills needed to work effectively with large language models.