{"product_id":"9780134076522","title":"Introduction to Programming in Python: An Interdisciplinary Approach","description":"\u003cp\u003eToday, anyone in a scientific or technical discipline needs programming skills. Python is an ideal first programming language, and \u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003eIntroduction to Programming in Python\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e is the best guide to learning it.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePrinceton University’s Robert Sedgewick, Kevin Wayne, and Robert Dondero have crafted an accessible, interdisciplinary introduction to programming in Python that emphasizes important and engaging applications, not toy problems. The authors supply the tools needed for students to learn that programming is a natural, satisfying, and creative experience.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis example-driven guide focuses on Python’s most useful features and brings programming to life for every student in the sciences, engineering, and computer science.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCoverage includes\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Basic elements of programming: variables, assignment statements, built-in data types, conditionals, loops, arrays, and I\/O, including graphics and sound \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Functions, modules, and libraries: organizing programs into components that can be independently debugged, maintained, and reused \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Object-oriented programming and data abstraction: objects, modularity, encapsulation, and more \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Algorithms and data structures: sort\/search algorithms, stacks, queues, and symbol tables \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e  Examples from applied math, physics, chemistry, biology, and computer science—all compatible with Python 2 and 3 \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDrawing on their extensive classroom experience, the authors provide Q\u0026amp;As, exercises, and opportunities for creative practice throughout. An extensive amount of supplementary information is available at introcs.cs.princeton.edu\/python. With source code, I\/O libraries, solutions to selected exercises, and much more, this companion website empowers people to use their own computers to teach and learn the material.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47119801549040,"sku":"9780134076522","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780134076522_p0.jpg?v=1763642072","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780134076522","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}