Bibliograph

Python programming, an introduction to computer science, John M. Zelle

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Python programming, an introduction to computer science, John M. Zelle

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Python programming

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

593639433

Responsibility statement

John M. Zelle

Sub title

an introduction to computer science

Summary

This book is designed to be used as the primary textbook in a college-level first course in computing. It takes a fairly traditional approach, emphasizing problem solving, design, and programming as the core skills of computer science. However, these ideas are illustrated using a non-traditional language, namely Python. Although Python is used as the language, teaching Python is not the main point of this book. Rather, Python is used to illustrate fundamental principles of design and programming that apply in any language or computing environment. In some places, I have purposely avoided certain Python features and idioms that are not generally found in other languages

Table Of Contents

1. Computers and programs --- 2. Writing simple programs --- 3. Computing with numbers --- 4. Objects and graphics --- 5. Sequences : strings, lists, and files --- 6. Defining functions --- 7. Decision structures --- 8. Loop structures and Booleans --- 9. Simulation and design --- 10. Defining classes --- 11. Data collections --- 12. Object-oriented design --- 13. Algorithm design and recursion ---- Appendix A : Python quick reference -- Appendix B : Using Python and IDLE -- Appendix C : Glossary

resource.variantTitle

Introduction to computer science

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