Learn Python coding concepts the fun way through humour, storytelling, and beginner-friendly examples that make your first step into the world of Python programming enjoyable
Key FeaturesFollow an adorable, illustrated teaching cat with sharp coding instincts as your guideBuild confidence and coding skills with step-by-step explanations that gradually increase your understandingReinforce your learning through mini-projects and exercises at the end of every chapterPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionThis is not your average Python programming book, because the world doesn’t need another one of those. Instead, it’s an illustrated, fun, and hands-on guide that treats learning Python like the adventure it should be, it’s designed especially for beginners who want to understand how code works without getting overwhelmed.
You’ll be guided by a cheeky, know-it-all cat who’s surprisingly good at teaching you Python from scratch. Don’t worry about going through it alone; a slightly moody dachshund dog is your study buddy learning right alongside you. Each chapter introduces a core programming concept, explains it with a playful twist, and reinforces it through human-friendly examples, analogies, and exercises. Whether you’re a software professional or someone who’s never written a single line of code, this book will help you build real Python coding skills… and even enjoy the process (shocking, right?).
Forget dry tutorials and walls of text. Python Illustrated speaks to visual learners, creative thinkers, cat lovers, dog lovers, and anyone who prefers their learning with a dash of humour. From writing your first function to understanding object-oriented programming, you’ll build a solid foundation in Python (without the usual headaches).
What you will learnSet up Python and write your first programUnderstand variables, data types, and conditional statementsUse loops, lists, dictionaries, and tuples to handle data efficientlyWrite and use functions to create reusable codeManage files, and understand object-oriented programming and inheritanceDebug your Python code to ensure it works flawlesslyDiscover how you can keep learning and building beyond this bookWho this book is forThis book is ideal for anyone with a sense of humour who’s new to Python or programming in general. It takes a step-by-step hands-on approach that will work for anyone with a practical mindset. Whether you're a student or a professional developer looking to expand your skill set, this book offers a comprehensive and enjoyable learning experience.
Table of ContentsGet your computer ready to code PythonUnderstand variables and data typesWorking with conditional statementsUsing lists, dictionaries and tuplesIterating with loopsWriting functions and using built-in functionsHandling filesCreating and using classesUnderstanding inheritanceDebugging your codeWriting basic testsNext StepsAnswers to Exercises & Quizzes