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Python for Programmers - A Comprehensive Guide for Intermediate to Advanced Python Programmers and Developers - cover

Python for Programmers - A Comprehensive Guide for Intermediate to Advanced Python Programmers and Developers

Mercury Learning and Information, Oswald Campesato

Publisher: Packt Publishing

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This book is designed for developers with little to no experience in Python or Pandas, providing a fast-paced introduction to Python programming and practical solutions to various tasks. The journey begins with a quick tour of basic Python 3, followed by a deep dive into loops and conditional logic. The text covers data structures extensively, and includes tasks involving strings and arrays.As the reader progresses, object-oriented programming concepts are introduced with illustrative code samples, along with an exploration of recursion and fundamental topics in combinatorics. An appendix provides an introduction to Pandas, equipping readers with essential tools for data manipulation and analysis.This book offers a comprehensive yet concise learning path, reinforced by numerous code samples and companion files available for download. It is an invaluable resource for beginners seeking to master Python and Pandas, providing a solid foundation for further exploration in programming and data science.
Available since: 08/12/2024.
Print length: 293 pages.

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