Learn Python the Hard Way

You Will Learn Python!

Zed Shaw has created the world's most reliable system for learning Python. Follow it and you will succeed--just like the millions of beginners Zed has taught to date! You bring the discipline, persistence, and attention; the author supplies the masterful knowledge you need to succeed.

In Learn Python the Hard Way, Fifth Edition, you'll learn Python by working through 60 lovingly crafted exercises. Read them. Type in the code. Run it. Fix your mistakes. Repeat. As you do, you'll learn how a computer works, how to solve problems, and how to enjoy programming . . . even when it's driving you crazy.

Install a complete Python environmentOrganize and write codeFix and break codeBasic mathematicsStrings and textInteract with usersWork with filesLooping and logicObject-oriented programmingData structures using lists and dictionariesModules, classes, and objectsPython packagingAutomated testingBasic SQL for Data ScienceWeb scrapingFixing bad data (munging)The "Data" part of "Data Science" It'll be frustrating at first. But if you keep trying, you'll get it--and it'll feel amazing! This course will reward you for every minute you put into it. Soon, you'll know one of the world's most powerful, popular programming languages. You'll be a Python programmer.

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Total beginners with zero programming experienceJunior developers who know one or two languagesReturning professionals who haven't written code in yearsAspiring Data Scientists or academics who need to learn to codeSeasoned professionals looking for a fast, simple crash course in Python for Data Science Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.