Python Slow-Cooked

Abstract

A free, thorough introduction to Python, aimed at ambitious beginners. 115 pages of focused, incremental exercises, organized into a coherent learning trajectory. Balances clear instructions with learning-by-doing (and learning by breaking things), for step-by-step, guided discovery. Teaches practical skills paired with thorough understanding. The exercises workbook is accompanied by a book of 'desserts', more applied Python projects that match the skills you develop through the main workbook. Have a look! I wrote these books teaching Python to undergraduate students. I found existing books and websites to be either too heavy on prose, or their exercises lacking the repetition required to build lasting skills and the cohesion required to develop understanding. For up-to-date information see pythonslowcooked.com.

Authors 1

1. Matthijs Westera corresponding Aachen

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Leiden University