Bitesize Python for Absolute Beginners - With Practice Labs, Real-World Examples, and Generative Ai Assistance

This book allows readers to take a slow and steady approach to understanding Python code, explaining concepts, connecting programming with real-life examples, writing Python programs, and completing case studies. For absolute beginners with no prior programming experience, and individuals with busy schedules or limited time for studying.

List of contents

Part 1: Python Fundamentals 1. Introduction to Python 2. Input and Output 3. Variables 4. Operations 5. String 6. Case Studies of Python Fundamentals Part 2: Flow control and Functions 7. Branching 8. Repetition 9. Functions 10. Advanced Functions Part 3: Data Structures 11. List 12. Tuple 13. Set 14.Dictionary 15. Case studies of data structures Part 4: Data Collections 16. Named Tuple 17. Default Dictionary 18. Counters

About the author

Dr. Di Wu is an Assistant Professor of Finance, Information Systems, and Economics department of Business School, Lehman College. He obtained a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Graduate Center, CUNY. Dr. Wu's research interests are 1) Temporal extensions to RDF and semantic web, 2) Applied Data Science, and 3) Experiential Learning and Pedagogy in business education. Dr.Wu developed and taught courses including Strategic Management, Databases, Business Statistics, Management Decision Making, Programming Languages (C++, Java, and Python), Data Structures and Algorithms, Data Mining, Big Data, and Machine Learning.

Product details

• Authors: DI Wu, Wu Di
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 11.08.2025
• EAN: 9781032864884
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3286488-4
• No. of pages: 213
• Series: Chapman & Hall/CRC The Python Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Application software; Software Engineering, MATHEMATICS / Probability & Statistics / General, computer science, Probability & statistics, Mathematical & statistical software, Programming & scripting languages: general, Probability and statistics, Programming and scripting languages: general, COMPUTERS / Languages / Python, Mathematical and statistical software