CODING FOR BEGINNERS USING PYTHON:
A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Learn Coding with Python
Mark Matthes and Eric Lutz
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Table of Contents
Introduction
It will not take long for you to work with the Python language before you are able to see some of the benefits that are available when it comes to working with this kind of language. In fact, you may already know some of the benefits that are present, and you may already have a list of your own reasons as to why you would like to choose this language as the one that you choose to work with. Some of the different benefits that come with working on the Python language will include:
Python is one of the best languages for beginners to learn about. If you have ever wanted to get into coding and learning how to write some of your own programs then the Python language is one of the best to help you get this done. You will quickly find that this is a language that is simple to learn how to use, even though it does come with a lot of power along the way. For those who might have been afraid in the past to try something new, it wont take long to see the benefits that come with Python, and why it is such a good coding language to get you started.
You are able to use and make modifications to the Python program for free because it is open-sourced. This is great news because it means that you will be able to go to the Python website and download the version of Python that you want, for whatever operating system you would like as well, without having to pay anything. Python is open-sourced so you will be able to write some of the codes that you want, and get it all taken care of, without a lot of hassle along the way either.
There are a lot of resources out there that will help you to take charge of your programs. This is due to the fact that there is a large community of programmers out there who are willing to answer your questions, show you new ways to do some of the codings, and so much more. Because Python has so many benefits and is such a good coding language to work with, there are a ton of developers out there who know how to use this language, and they are found all throughout the world.
As a beginner, it is likely that you are going to run into some trouble with the coding on occasion, or have some questions. And the fact that there are so many other programmers and coders who know how to use Python and who are active online is going to be good news for you. These individuals will be able to help you with any of the programming problems that you have, making it easier for you to get the results in no time.
It is easy to read this language and it is likely that without even starting, you will have a good idea of what is found in some of the codes in this guidebook already. Take a look at some of the codes that are further down in this guidebook and see if you are able to read through and understand some of them for your own needs. Python was designed to be easy not only to use but also to read as well. This makes it possible for us to really work on some of the codes that we would like and will ensure that we are going to see some of the best results with this in no time.
Python is also going to work well with some of the other coding languages that are out there. This can be good news when you want to work with some of the more complicated parts of coding along the way. when you are able to work with this language and combine it with some of the other options that are out there, especially during machine learning and data analysis, you are going to get some amazing results in the process as well.
There is a lot of power that is available with the Python language. We have spent some time talking about the Python language and how it is designed to help out with some of the different parts that you would like as a beginner. But this doesnt mean that you are going to have to sacrifice the power and the functionality of this language, just because it works well for those who are just starting out with the coding.
There is actually some good power behind this language, which is going to make it the perfect option to use for those who are just beginning on this process. You will find that this language is able to handle a lot of the more complex parts of coding that you would like to focus on, and it works well no matter what kind of coding you would like to focus your attention on at the time. Dont be fooled by hearing that this is a language for beginners. The Python language works well whether you are a beginner or you are more advanced in coding, and it can definitely help you to get your work done in no time.
The standard library that comes with Python will help you to get a ton of things done no matter what your level of coding may be.
Chapter 1- What Is Python and His History and Why Learn Python
What Is Python?
Python, created in 1990 by Guido van Rossu, is a general-purpose, high-level programming language. It has become trendy over the past decade, thanks to its intuitive nature, flexibility, and versatility. Python can be used on a wide variety of operating systems. Its clean, readable code style makes it relatively beginner-friendly, while not as fast as other languages, such as C++ or JAVA, Python code is often much shorter and simpler than other languages.
Python also supports several packages and modules created by other developers to make the development of Python applications quicker and easier.
Why Learn Python?
There are hundreds of different programming languages out there in the world, with Wikipedia listing over 700 notable languages. Given how many languages you could potentially learn, why learn Python?
Python has seen an explosion in popularity in recent years, driven by several aspects that make it an incredibly versatile and intuitive language. A huge selling point of Python is the cleanliness and readability of its syntax and structure. Commands in Python can often be carried out using simple English keywords, which makes the language much more intuitive than many other languages. Python is also quite versatile in the sense that it supports both structured programming and object-oriented programming approaches. Python even allows the use of certain aspects of functional programming.
