Python for Kids · A Playful Introduction to Programming

Python for Kids · A Playful Introduction to Programming
Authors
Briggs, Jason R.
Publisher
No Starch Press
Tags
com051360 computers , programming languages , python
ISBN
9781593274078
Date
2012-12-19T00:00:00+00:00
Size
11.92 MB
Lang
en
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*Python for Kids* is a lighthearted introduction to the Python language and programming in general, complete with illustrations and kid-friendly examples. Jason Briggs, author of the popular online tutorial "Snake Wrangling for Kids," begins with the basics of how to install Python and write simple commands. In bite-sized chapters, he instructs readers on the essentials of Python, including how to use Python's extensive standard library, the difference between strings and lists, and using for-loops and while-loops. By the end of the book, readers have built a game and created drawings with Python's graphics library, Turtle. Each chapter closes with fun and relevant exercises that challenge the reader to put their newly acquired knowledge to the test.