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Think Python provides a step‑by‑step, hands‑on approach to learning the Python programming language. Starting with basic programming concepts, the book progresses through functions, recursion, data structures, and object‑oriented design. Each chapter includes exercises that let readers put new ideas into practice. The book is suitable for high‑school and college students, self‑learners, home‑schooled learners, and professionals who want to acquire programming fundamentals.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Technology & Computing/Programming
Authors: Allen B. Downey
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