Previous edition: 2019

Includes instructions for basic concepts such as variables, lists, classes, and loops. Practice exercises come with each topic. The end goal is the creation of a Space Invaders-inspired arcade game to deploy online

Includes index

1060L

Introduction --

Part I: Basics -- Getting started -- Variables and simple data types -- Introducing lists -- Working with lists -- If statements -- Dictionaries -- User input and while loops -- Functions -- Classes -- Files and exceptions -- Testing your code -- Part II: Projects -- A ship that fires bullets -- Aliens! -- Scoring -- Generating data -- Downloading data -- Working with APIS -- Getting started with Django -- User accounts -- Styling and deploying an app -- Appendix A: Installation and troubleshooting -- Appendix B: Text editors and IDES -- Appendix C: Getting help -- Appendix D: Using GIT for version control -- Appendix E: Troubleshooting deployments --

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