This book provides a comprehensive guide to Python, which stands as the cornerstone of modern programming and is the main computer language driving software prototyping in both industry and research. The author introduces readers to the rich world of Python, taking them on a journey from the fundamentals to advanced topics, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to become a proficient Python developer or scientist. The book provides a treasure trove of practical examples, meticulously crafted to deepen the reader understanding of Python. This comprehensive exploration is designed to cater to novice learners as well as mature developers and scientists, equipping them with the requisite knowledge and competencies to harness the Python full potential in their respective projects. From the basics of variable naming and program structure to complex matrix operations, recursion, and object-oriented programming, this book covers it all. This book is part of a seriesof works designed to present both the examples and their explanations in various computer languages, as close to a mirror version as possible.

Includes over 200 examples, carefully designed to reinforce comprehension of Python concepts and computer languages Explains the essentials of Python, including variables, conditionals, loops, arrays, functions, JSON, and more Highlights the key practical applications of Python from essential data manipulation to graphics and file uploads

Autorentext

Paul A. Gagniuc, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Bioinformatics and a Professor of Programming Languages at University Politehnica of Bucharest in Romania. He obtained his doctorate in Genetics at the University of Bucharest. Dr. Gagniuc is also an Academic Editor at PLoS ONE and a proactive reviewer for several well-known scientific journals. He has published numerous high-profile scientific articles and is the recipient of several awards for exceptional scientific results.

Inhalt

Introduction.- Variables.- Conditional Brancing.- Loops.- Arrays.- Traversal of Multidimensional Arrays.- Matrix Operations.- Functions.- Objects.- Moderate Examples.- Complex Examples.- Randomness and Programming.- Browser Specific.