Description
Python is a powerful programming language that's easy to learn and fun to play with. But once you've gotten a handle on the basics, what's next? Python Playground, 2nd Edition is a collection of imaginative programming projects that will inspire readers to use Python for making art and music, simulating real-world phenomena, and interacting with hardware. This second edition is fully updated to be even more user friendly and features five brand-new projects, like transforming a Raspberry Pi Pico into a playable instrument, creating an IoT system to monitor your garden, and using machine learning to develop a speech-recognition system. Programming shouldn't be a chore, so have some geeky fun with Python Playground, 2nd Edition!
About the Author
Mahesh Venkitachalam is a consultant who works in the areas of 3D computer graphics and embedded systems. He has over two decades of programming experience, and is the founder of Electronut Labs, a consulting firm known for building interesting open source hardware.
Reviews
"Python Playground has excellent projects for the science-minded programmer, the programming-minded science enthusiast, and everyone in between."
-Al Sweigart, author of Automate the Boring Stuff with Python
Reviews of the first edition:
"If you want to become adept at doing clever things with Python, I doubt you'll find a better group of projects or more useful help for understanding how the language works."
-Network World
"This is a book that belongs in every Python programmer's library."
-Full Circle Magazine
"Packed with interesting projects."
-iProgrammer
"Python Playground targets programmers who want to further improve their skills and knowledge of the language. The book does a good job of explaining all relevant details and makes sure that readers get a clear picture of what is going on."
-InfoQ
"As an intermediate coder and educator, I appreciate how this book pushes boundaries with Python, inviting those who enjoy a rigorous coding puzzle. It's a solid pick for developers and coders looking to level up."
-Kelly Schuster-Paredes, co-host of The Teaching Python podcast
Book Information
ISBN 9781718503045
Author Mahesh Venkitachalam
Format Paperback
Page Count 448
Imprint No Starch Press,US
Publisher No Starch Press,US
About the Author
Mahesh Venkitachalam is a consultant who works in the areas of 3D computer graphics and embedded systems. He has over two decades of programming experience, and is the founder of Electronut Labs, a consulting firm known for building interesting open source hardware.
Reviews
"Python Playground has excellent projects for the science-minded programmer, the programming-minded science enthusiast, and everyone in between."
-Al Sweigart, author of Automate the Boring Stuff with Python
Reviews of the first edition:
"If you want to become adept at doing clever things with Python, I doubt you'll find a better group of projects or more useful help for understanding how the language works."
-Network World
"This is a book that belongs in every Python programmer's library."
-Full Circle Magazine
"Packed with interesting projects."
-iProgrammer
"Python Playground targets programmers who want to further improve their skills and knowledge of the language. The book does a good job of explaining all relevant details and makes sure that readers get a clear picture of what is going on."
-InfoQ
"As an intermediate coder and educator, I appreciate how this book pushes boundaries with Python, inviting those who enjoy a rigorous coding puzzle. It's a solid pick for developers and coders looking to level up."
-Kelly Schuster-Paredes, co-host of The Teaching Python podcast
Book Information
ISBN 9781718503045
Author Mahesh Venkitachalam
Format Paperback
Page Count 448
Imprint No Starch Press,US
Publisher No Starch Press,US
