Practical Python for Real Life: Code Smarter, Automate Repetitive Tasks, and Build AI Tools to Boost Productivity and Solve Everyday Problems

by Donald Ward

Tired of wasting time on repetitive tasks? Discover how Python can help you work smarter, automate everyday chores, and even build AI-powered tools that make life easier.

Python isn’t just for professional developers—it’s a practical tool anyone can use to save time, streamline workflows, and solve real-world problems. Whether you’re managing files, analyzing data, or experimenting with AI, Python provides the flexibility and power to get things done efficiently.

This hands-on guide takes you step by step through the essentials of writing Python code for productivity. You’ll learn not only how to automate repetitive tasks but also how to apply Python to areas like data handling, web scraping, and artificial intelligence. With clear explanations and real-world projects, you’ll quickly see how coding can fit into your everyday life.

By the end of this book, you’ll have the confidence and skills to use Python as your personal productivity tool—turning hours of work into minutes of automation.

Key Features/Benefits

Practical Projects: Build scripts that solve real-life problems.

Automation Skills: Save time by automating boring, repetitive tasks.

AI Integration: Learn simple ways to create AI-powered tools for daily use.

Beginner-Friendly: No prior coding experience required—step-by-step guidance included.

Productivity Boost: Apply Python in work, study, or personal projects to make life easier.

Author BioDonald Ward is a programmer, educator, and technology enthusiast with a passion for making coding accessible to everyone. He specializes in teaching practical applications of Python that deliver real-world results.

135 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 4, 2025

About the author

Donald Ward sold his first story to CBC when he was nineteen-years-old and has written professionally for the last forty years. His fiction is thoughtful and humourous and always accessible, no matter how fantastic his grounding premise may be. In 2004 his short fiction collection Nobody Goes to Earth Any More, won the Saskatchewan Book Award for Book of the Year, and his story Badger won the 2009 CBC Literary Award. Ward is also an editor and book designer and his books have been awarded distinction at the annual Saskatchewan Book Awards. He has written, co-written, ghost-written, edited, and/or designed more than 120 volumes of non-fiction and fiction. Ward lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.