Head first Python : a brain-friendly guide

"Ever wished you could learn Python from a book? Head First Python is a complete learning experience for Python that helps you learn the language through a unique method that goes beyond syntax and how-to manuals, helping you understand how to be a great Python programmer. You'll quickly learn the language's fundamentals, then move onto persistence, exception handling, web development, SQLite, data wrangling, and Google App Engine. You'll also learn how to write mobile apps for Android, all thanks to the power that Python gives you. We think your time is too valuable to waste struggling with new concepts. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory to craft a multi-sensory learning experience, Head First Python uses a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep." Read more... Abstract: Want to learn the Python language without slogging your way through how-to manuals? This second edition is a complete learning experience that will help you become a bonafide Python programmer in no time. Read more... Want to learn the Python language without slogging your way through how-to manuals? With Head First Python, you'll quickly grasp Python's fundamentals, working with the built-in data structures and functions. Then you'll move on to building your very own webapp, exploring database management, exception handling, and data wrangling. If you're intrigued by what you can do with context managers, decorators, comprehensions, and generators, it's all here. This second edition is a complete learning experience that will help you become a bonafide Python programmer in no time. Why does this book look so different? Based on the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory, Head First Pythonuses a visually rich format to engage your mind, rather than a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. Why waste your time struggling with new concepts? This multi-sensory learning experience is designed for the way your brain really works Want to learn the Python language without slogging your way through how-to manuals? With Head First Python, youll quickly grasp Pythons fundamentals, working with the built-in data structures and functions. Then youll move on to building your very own webapp, exploring database management, exception handling, and data wrangling. If youre intrigued by what you can do with context managers, decorators, comprehensions, and generators, its all here. This second edition is a complete learning experience that will help you become a bonafide Python programmer in no time. Why does this book look so different? Based on the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory, Head First Python uses a visually rich format to engage your mind, rather than a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. Why waste your time struggling with new concepts? This multi-sensory learning experience is designed for the way your brain really works The basics : getting started quickly -- List data : working with ordered data -- Structured data : working with structured data -- Code reuse : functions and modules -- Building a webapp : getting real -- Storing and manipulating data : where to put your data -- Using a database : putting Python's DB-API to use -- A little bit of class : abstracting behavior and state -- The context management protocol : hooking into Python's with statement -- Function decorators : wrapping functions -- Exception handling : what to do when things go wrong -- A little bit of threading : dealing with waiting -- Advanced iteration : looping like crazy -- Installing : installing Python -- PythonAnywhere : deploying your webapp -- Top ten things we didn't cover : there's always more-to learn -- Top ten projects not covered : even more tools, libraries, and modules -- Getting involved : the Python community Ben shu nei rong bao kuo chu shi Python, Gong xiang ni de dai ma, Wen jian yu yi chang, Chi jiu cun chu, Tui dao shu ju, Ding zhi shu ju dui xiang deng 11 zhang. Paul Barry. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.