Python极客项目编程（异步图书）

by Mahesh Venkitachalam, 王海鹏 (Translator)

Python是一种解释型、面向对象、动态数据类型的高级程序设计语言。通过Python编程，我们能够解决现实生活中的很多任务。
本书通过14个有趣的项目，帮助和鼓励读者探索Python编程的世界。全书共14章，分别介绍了通过Python编程实现的一些有趣项目，包括解析iTunes播放列表、模拟人工生命、创建ASCII码艺术图、照片拼接、生成三维立体图、创建粒子模拟的烟花喷泉效果、实现立体光线投射算法，以及用Python结合Arduino和树莓派等硬件的电子项目。本书并不介绍Python语言的基础知识，而是通过一系列不简单的项目，展示如何用Python来解决各种实际问题，以及如何使用一些流行的Python库。
本书适合那些想要通过Python编程来进行尝试和探索的读者，适合了解基本的Python语法和基本的编程概念的读者进一步学习，对于Python程序员有一定的启发和参考价值。

Genres: Programming, Reference, Computers, Technology, Coding, Nonfiction, Computer Science

686 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 25, 2015

Reviews

[Karthikeyan Chellappa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of those rare programming books that is fun to read, and yet suited for the intermediate / advanced python programmer. I reckon even the novices should take a stab at this book, if anything to realize that the true power of Python is not just the simplicity and elegance of the language, but the vast array of open source packages that are available at your disposal to do just about anything, and this book does a great job at demonstrating that. From ASCII art & musical overtones to hardware hacking with Ardunio & Raspberry Pi, this book is enjoyable from start to finish.

[Ben · Rating 5 out of 5]

Playing Around

This is a fantastic book on learning and enjoying Python programming.

I found that the author has a bunch of exciting and fun projects.

I even coded a few of the projects myself, and built on them to make them even better (or for my own uses)!

I highly recommend reading this book if you are interested in learning or getting more out of Python.

4.8/5

[Aileen · Rating 1 out of 5]

I wanted to like the book, but upon reviewing the code, it just seemed like it would be buggy and sloppy. Good idea. Hard pass.

[Taylan Ward · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think that this is a great book for coding and learning new things. I would recommend this to anyone who likes the Python coding language.

[Julio Biason · Rating 2 out of 5]

When I start to not get a book, one thing I ask myself is: Am I the target audience for this book? 'Cause, you know, I may need to reflect if the book is actually good for beginners instead of people who already know the topic.

And here is the problem with this book: it does a bad job finding its target.

The reason is simple: the code is full of violations of PEP8, something Python beginners should not be exposed to and something expert developers get pissed.

Now, there is nothing wrong with your weekend projects to not follow standards -- that's perfectly acceptable. But when you have your code published in a book, you must, at least, follow the general guidelines that the community follows.

But let's throw this out of the window: is the book "good"? The answer is mostly "well...". It's not bad, but it isn't really interesting. It is merely ok.

[WKofAngmar · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book includes the best projects for a programming nerd like me.

[Mahesh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am kind of partial to this book. :-)