Python is a powerful programming language that can be used to create a wide variety of platform-independent applications. It is ideal for beginners, especially if you need to quickly learn how to program and start creating real projects. Thanks to the step-by-step instructions given in the book, you will be able to master the basics of the language in a short time. Working in the Jupyter Notebook environment, you will apply the principles of literate programming to create a mixed representation of code, notes, mathematical equations, and graphs.

In the book...Downloading and installing PythonUsing the command lineIntroducing the Jupyter Notebook environmentPython programming basicsCreating collections and lists Interacting with packages Finding and fixing errors