A Concise Introduction to Programming in Python

Chapman & Hall/CRC Textbooks in Computing

by Mark J. Johnson

Suitable for newcomers to computer science, A Concise Introduction to Programming in Python provides a succinct, yet complete, first course in computer science using the Python programming language. The book features: Short, modular chapters with brief and precise explanations, intended for one class period Early introduction of basic procedural constructs such as functions, selection, and repetition, allowing them to be used throughout the course Objects are introduced in the middle of the course, and class design comes toward the end Examples, exercises, and projects from a wide range of application domains, including biology, physics, images, sound, mathematics, games, and textual analysis No external libraries are required, simplifying the book’s use in common lab spaces Each chapter introduces a main idea through a concrete example and a series of exercises. Designed to teach programming in a concise, yet comprehensive way, this book provides a timely introduction for students and anyone interested in learning Python.

217 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 21, 2011

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Reviews

[Alice · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book starts the first chapter to practice turtle graphic drawing - well, a good way for kids to have fun in getting to know how to program. But for serious learners who want to gain a concrete understanding of the python language, this book lacks some structural introduction of the basic fundamentals of the python language.

The differences and progresses to advance chapter by chapter are not quite clear.

Not recommended for serious learners.

[Khoa · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is concise, but a basic knowledge of Python is required to understand the material. I had to go through it two times to understand. A solution appendix for the exercises would help in understanding the materials.