Python for Absolute Beginners A Complete Introduction to Python Programming (Python Groundwork Series Book 1) [#1042490]

Python for Absolute Beginners : A Complete Introduction to Python Programming (Python Groundwork Series Book 1)
English | October 14, 2026 | ASIN: B0HN2X5X42 | 336 Pages | Epub | 464.08 KB
Learn Python from Scratch and Build Something RealYou do not need to be a programmer to learn Python. You need a clear starting point, practical examples, and a learning path that takes you beyond memorising syntax.Python for Absolute Beginners is a complete introduction to Python programming for readers who want to start from zero and develop skills they can actually use. No previous programming experience is required.Instead of jumping between unrelated exercises, this book follows one continuous project: Verzio, a fictional analytics consultancy that needs to clean, validate, and process data received in CSV and Excel files. With every chapter, you will learn a new concept and apply it to the growing project.WHAT YOU WILL LEARNInstall Python and write your first programs.Understand variables, data types, operators, and expressions.Use conditions, comparisons, loops, and iteration.Work with strings, lists, dictionaries, and other essential data structures.Write reusable functions and organise your code.Read, write, and process files.Handle exceptions and diagnose common programming errors.Organise projects with modules and classes.Write automated tests with pytest.Read Excel files using openpyxl.Use generators, configuration files, environment variables, and command-line arguments.Assemble a complete, tested, installable Python package.FROM YOUR FIRST SCRIPT TO A COMPLETE PROJECTYou will begin with simple instructions and gradually learn how to structure more capable programs. The running Verzio project starts small and develops into a data-cleaning pipeline with reusable components, automated tests, and a command-line interface.This approach helps you understand not only how Python works, but also how individual concepts combine to solve practical problems.DESIGNED FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERSYou do not need prior knowledge of programming, object-oriented design, or software development tools. The explanations introduce concepts progressively, while practical examples help you build confidence as you go.If you already use spreadsheets and want to learn how to process larger datasets, repeat tasks consistently, and reduce manual work, this book provides a practical starting point.WHO SHOULD READ THIS BOOK?Complete beginners learning Python for the first time.Students who want a structured introduction to programming.Excel users interested in data processing and automation.Professionals who want to develop practical coding skills.Aspiring Python developers looking for a strong foundation.The examples are designed to be worked through on your computer, not simply read. By the end, you will have developed a solid grounding in Python and completed a project that prepares you for the next stages of your learning journey.Start with the fundamentals. Practise every step. Build your first complete Python project.Python for Absolute Beginners is Book 1 of the Python Groundwork Series by Waskey Press.