An Introduction to Programming Using Python

For college-level Computer Science courses in Python

Basic Programming and Problem Solving in Python

As one of the most widely used programming languages in the software industry, Python is desirable to both learn and teach.

Introduction to Programming Using Python is designed for students eager to learn about the world of programming. Applicable to a range of skill levels, this First Edition textbook provides students with the tools to harness the powerful syntax of Python and understand how to develop computer programs. The compactly written text leverages highly focused chapters, diving deep into the most significant topics to give students an in-depth (rather than superficial) understanding of the language. Using real-world examples and data, the author illustrates practical usage of Python in a way to which students can relate. The text itself is readable, organized, and informative, discussing main points of each topic first and then addressing the peripheral details. Students learn good programming habits the first time–bringing them in line with the best modern programming practices.

Guide to VideoNotes

Guide to Application Topics

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1  An Introduction to Computing and Problem Solving

1.1  An Introduction to Computing and Python

1.2  Program Development Cycle

1.3  Programming Tools

1.4  An Introduction to Python

Chapter 2  Core Objects, Variables, Input, and Output

2.1  Numbers

2.2  Strings

2.3  Input and Output

2.4  Lists, Tuples, and Files – an Introduction

Key Terms and Concepts

Programming Projects

Chapter 3  Structures that Control Flow

3.1  Relational and Logical Operators

3.2  Decision Structures

3.3  The while Loop

3.4  The for Loop

Key Terms and Concepts

Programming Projects

Chapter 4  Functions

4.1  Functions, Part 1

4.2  Functions, Part 2

4.3  Program Design

Key Terms and Concepts

Programming Projects

Chapter 5  Processing Data

5.1  Processing Data, Part 1

5.2  Processing Data, Part 2

5.3  Processing Data with Dictionaries

Key Terms and Concepts

Programming Projects

Chapter 6  Miscellaneous Topics

6.1  Exception Handling

6.2  Selecting Random Values

6.3  Turtle Graphics

6.4  Recursion

Key Terms and Concepts

Programming Projects

Chapter 7  Object-Oriented Programming

7.1  Classes and Objects

7.2  Inheritance

Key Terms and Concepts

Programming Projects

Chapter 8  Graphical User Interface

8.1  Widgets

8.2  The Grid Geometry Manger

8.3  Writing GUI Programs

Key Terms and Concepts

Programming Projects

Appendices

Appendix A  ASCII Values

Appendix B  Python Keywords

Appendix C  Installing Python and IDLE

Answers

Index

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