Begin to Code with Python
Rob Miles
to Code
with
Python
Begin
Become a Python programmer—and have fun doing it!
Start writing software that solves real problems, even if you have
absolutely no programming experience! This friendly, easy, full-color
book puts you in total control of your own learning, empowering you to
build unique and useful programs. Microsoft has completely reinvented
the beginning programmer’s tutorial, reecting deep research into
how today’s beginners learn, and why other books fall short. Begin to
Code with Python is packed with innovations, from its “Snaps” prebuilt
operations to its “Make Something Happen” projects. Whether you’re
a total beginner or you’ve tried before, this guide will put the power,
excitement, and fun of programming where it belongs: in your hands!
Easy, friendly, and you’re in control! Learn how to…
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Get, install, and use powerful free tools to create modern Python
programs
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Learn key concepts from 170 sample programs, and use them to
jumpstart your own
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Discover exactly what happens when a program runs
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Approach program development with a professional perspective
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Learn the core elements of the Python language
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Build more complex software with classes, methods, and objects
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Organize programs so they’re easy to build and improve
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Capture and respond to user input
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Store and manipulate many types of real-world data
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Define custom data types to solve specific problems
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Create interactive games that are fun to play
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Build modern web and cloud-based applications
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Use pre-built libraries to quickly create powerful software
Get code samples, including complete apps, at:
https://aka.ms/BegintoCodePython/downloads
About This Book
• For absolute beginners who’ve never
written a line of code
• For anyone who’s been frustrated with
other beginning programming books
or courses
• For people who’ve started out with
other languages and now want to
learn Python
• Works with Windows PC, Apple Mac,
Linux PC, or Raspberry Pi
• Includes mapping of MTA exam
objectives that are covered in this book,
as well as an appendix with further
explanation of some of the topics
on the exam
About the Author
Rob Miles has taught computer
programming for over 30 years.
A Microsoft MVP for Windows
Development, Rob enjoys inspiring
programmers at all levels. He writes his
own games, programs, and poetry, has
consulted on many commercial software
projects, and is the author of Begin to
Code with C#.
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