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Python from Scratch: Programming for absolute beginners with Python
Paperback
ISBN13: 9788575229491
Publisher: Novatec Editora Ltda
Published: Jun 7 2025
Pages: 412
Weight: 1.57
Height: 0.84 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Python from Scratch is the perfect starting point for anyone new to programming who wants to learn independently. It's also an excellent textbook for introductory computer programming courses where students need to master both fundamental programming techniques and the Python language.
What You'll Learn:
This comprehensive guide covers all essential programming concepts with clear examples and practical exercises:
- Core Programming Fundamentals: expressions, variables, loops, conditional statements
- Data Structures: lists, dictionaries, sets
- Advanced Topics: functions, file handling, classes, objects
- Database Integration: SQL database programming with SQLite 3
- Text Processing: regular expressions
- GUI Development: graphical interfaces with tkinter
Why This Book Works:
Mathematical concepts are explained alongside programming knowledge, making exercises more accessible for beginners. While emphasizing clear, simple examples to build a solid foundation, the book also introduces advanced computing features for readers seeking additional challenges.
Although focused on Python 3.13 or higher, this book prioritizes teaching programming principles and logic, providing a broad foundation that serves readers regardless of their chosen language. Programming concepts are introduced gradually through simpler examples, with more sophisticated Python features demonstrated as you progress.
Additional Resources:
The accompanying website provides instructional videos, solved problems, and frequently asked questions. All software used in the book is available for free download.
Nilo Ney Coutinho Menezes is a software developer specializing in parallel, asynchronous, and distributed systems programming. In 2020, the Python Software Foundation recognized him as a Fellow for his significant contributions to promoting Python and fostering programming communities in Brazil's North Region.
As a researcher, Nilo has contributed to multiple European projects, optimizing simulation, mobile telephony, and network systems. He has successfully led software development teams across various industries in Manaus, Brazil, and founded LogiKraft in 2018.
Currently based in Belgium, Nilo consults on scalable systems development and cloud computing solutions. He holds a Master's degree in Informatics (Networks) and a Bachelor's degree in Data Processing from the Federal University of Amazonas.
A computer programming professor since 1994, Nilo has distilled decades of teaching and industry experience into this comprehensive, accessible guide for programming beginners.
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