Python Made Simple
Full Beginners Guide to Mastering Python
Project Syntax
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About this eBook
Do you feel that the world we live in has been so engulfed in artificial technology that it is getting to a point you can barely relate? Do you ever wish you were a part of those that actually contribute to the development of these technologies but they seems so complicated that you would not know where to start?
Well, congratulations on finding a starting point if you are a newbie to programing. There is no better way to start being a part of the solution (as opposed to being part of the ignorant masses) than by picking up this book and starting to learn to become a programmer.
At Project Syntax, we are on a mission to equip everyone with the ability to write in computer language to make the machines solve our problems with less difficulty. This Python guide adopts a learn-first, then-understand approach to show you the incredible power of Python. The best way to learn is to:
- Follow the guide step-by-step in its original chapter order . You will carry out programming exercises to see how the code works, then you will learn why we type the code the way it is.
- You must pay attention to detail in every exercise . What sets a good programmer apart from a lousy one is how attentive they are to every character, space, and symbol in the code.
- Make the code run and write your own code based on each example . Use the pointers provided to create your own Python scripts or go online to such sites as StackOverflow or CodeFights to practice and expand on what you have learned.
Rinse and repeat for the next exercise. Remember, the key to progressive learning is consistency and persistence .
This eBook imparts all the essential skills and knowledge that a beginner programmer must master to become a proficient programmer. If you follow its instructions to the latter and still you get errors or get the results you are not expecting, go back to the beginning of the exercise and study your code in detail, not just throw in the towel. You must have an eye for detail to be able to detect the tiniest bugs in your code.
Who this ebook is For
The Full Beginners Guide to Mastering Python trains you by demonstrating what is happening and explaining it so you are able to replicate it in another exercise, rather than just telling you how to do something. If you have the desire to be the best Python programmer you can be, this book is for you. If you have already learned to write computer programs in other languages be it a simple language like HTML5 or a more complex high-level language like C# then this book is for you.
This book teaches the concepts and syntax of the Python programming language and requires that each exercise be typed in a text editor manually. We strive to simplify the learning process for those who buy our book, and as such, we also offer practice files for all the exercises in the .py format to help you compare what you do with what to expect.
If you have basic computer skills, some time to study (preferably one to two hours a day), and a good internet connection, then you have all it takes to make the most of this eBook. This is a stepping stone to a future where you get to choose the path that involves using the skills you learn now to instruct a computer how to solve your problems.
About Project Syntax
The future of humanity is defined by the code we write now. That is what we at Project Syntax believe. Our organization was founded on the desire to produce high quality yet simply illustrated and concise learning materials that will help beginners enter into the world of programming by learning through attempting first. The Full Beginners Guide to Mastering Python eBook is one of the materials that our dedicated team of experienced researchers and programmers have created to train complete beginners like you on the art of writing code.
Whether you are a complete newbie to programming or have experience writing code in some other language and wish to learn Python to expand it, you have chosen the right book. We believe that most learning instructions on the internet and in published books do not use the right approach, which is to show the learner how to do it first, and after they grasp the how, explain the why.
Project Syntax is passionate about teaching the public to write code. We believe that in time, everyone will be able to contribute towards the future of humanity by learning to write computer programs. Besides the Full Beginners Guide to Mastering Python, we also have another eBook title Full Beginners Guide to Mastering Hacking in the pipeline.
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Python
Python is a high level programming language.
A programming language is how a computer programmer can issue instructions for the computer to follow when solving a problem.
Python was named after the Monty Python Flying Circus comedy group that was popular in the UK between 1969 and 1974.
There are tens if not hundreds of programming languages in use today, and they all are different in many ways. Python has grown to be one of the most popular for many reasons. Top among them is that it is a very powerful language that powers the algorithms of some of the biggest global companies such as Google and Yahoo, and top global websites including Reddit.
Despite this, Python is a language that is very easy to learn. Learning to become a programmer is not as hard as it used to be; in fact, you will find it fun and very engaging.
The best part about learning to write computer programs with the Python language is that compared to other object-oriented programming languages in use today such as C, C++, C#, and Java, Python was designed not just for the end result, but also to make the process of writing code an adventure on its own. There are 20 core principles that influenced the design and creation of the Python Programming Language, dubbed the Zen of Python, 19 of which are written down. Here are the first 10 principles of Python to help you appreciate why the language was made the way it is:
- Beautiful is better than ugly.
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