Presents numerous exercises, many of which with complete solutions

Supports the solutions with additional notes that explain the technique used and highlight specific points of Python syntax

Includes a mixture of classic computer science exercises and exercises that make connections to other disciplines

Substantially updated and expanded new edition, now featuring concise introductions to each chapter outlining the core concepts needed to solve the exercises Presents numerous exercises, many of which with complete solutions Supports the solutions with additional notes that explain the technique used and highlight specific points of Python syntax Includes a mixture of classic computer science exercises and exercises that make connections to other disciplines

Autorentext

Dr. Ben Stephenson is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Calgary, AB, Canada. His other publications include the Springer textbook Fundamentals of Discrete Math for Computer Science: A Problem-Solving Primer.

Inhalt

Part I: Exercises .- Introduction to Programming.- Decision Making.- Repetition.- Functions.- Lists.- Dictionaries.- Files and Exceptions.- Recursion.- Part II: Solutions .- Solutions to the Introduction to Programming Exercises.- Solutions to the Decision Making Exercises.- Solutions to the Repetition Exercises.- Solutions to the Function Exercises.- Solutions to the List Exercises.- Solutions to the Dictionary Exercises.- Solutions to the File and Exception Exercises.- Solutions to the Recursion Exercises.