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Informationen zum Autor Jason Briggs has been a programmer since the age of eight, when he first learned BASIC on a Radio Shack TRS-80. Since then he has written software professionally as a developer and systems architect and served as Contributing Editor for Java Developer's Journal. His articles have appeared in JavaWorld, ONJava and ONLamp. Klappentext Python for Kids brings Python to life and brings kids (and their parents) into the wonderful world of programming. Author Jason R. Briggs guides readers through the basics, experimenting with unique (and often hilarious) example programs that feature ravenous monsters, secret agents, thieving ravens, and more. New terms are defined; code is colored, dissected, and explained; and quirky, full-color illustrations keep things fun and engaging throughout. Zusammenfassung The second edition of the best-selling Python for Kids —which brings you (and your parents) into the world of programming—has been completely updated to use the latest version of Python, along with tons of new projects! Python is a powerful programming language that’s easy to learn and fun to use! But books about programming in Python can be dull and that’s no fun for anyone. Python for Kids brings kids (and their parents) into the wonderful world of programming. Jason R. Briggs guides you through the basics, experimenting with unique (and hilarious) example programs featuring ravenous monsters, secret agents, thieving ravens, and more. New terms are defined; code is colored and explained; puzzles stretch the brain and strengthen understanding; and full-color illustrations keep you engaged throughout. By the end of the book, you’ll have programmed two games: a clone of the famous Pong, and “Mr. Stick Man Races for the Exit”—a platform game with jumps and animation. This second edition is revised and updated to reflect Python 3 programming practices. There are new puzzles to inspire you and two new appendices to guide you through Python’s built-in modules and troubleshooting your code. As you strike out on your programming adventure, you’ll learn how to: Use fundamental data structures like lists, tuples, and dictionaries Organize and reuse your code with functions and modules Use control structures like loops and conditional statements Draw shapes and patterns with Python’s turtle module Create games, animations, and other graphical wonders with tkinter Why should serious adults have all the fun? Python for Kids is your ticket into the amazing world of computer programming. Covers Python 3.x which runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, even Raspberry Pi Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Part I: Learning to Program Chapter 1: Not All Snakes Slither Chapter 2: Calculations and Variables Chapter 3: Strings, Lists, Tuples, and Dictionaries Chapter 4: Drawing with Turtles Chapter 5: Asking Questions with if and else Chapter 6: Going Loopy Chapter 7: Recycling Your Code with Functions and Modules Chapter 8: How to Use Classes and Objects Chapter 9: More Turtle Graphics Chapter 10: Using tkinter for Better Graphics Part II: Bounce Chapter 11: Beginning Your First Game: Bounce! Chapter 12: Finishing Your First Game: Bounce! Part III: Mr. Stickman Races for the Exit Chapter 13: Creating Graphics for the Mr. Stickman Game Chapter 14: Developing the Mr. Stickman Game Chapter 15: Creating Mr. Stickman Chapter 16: Completing the Mr. Stickman Game Afterword Appendix A: Python Keywords Appendix B: Python's Built-in Functions Appendix C: Troubleshooting ...
