Description
Book SynopsisAn accessible, visual, and creative approach to teaching Python programming using the Processing development environment. Readers learn the theoretical and technical workings of computer programming as they write code that produces intriguing and aesthetically-pleasing results. Based on a decade's worth of lecturing experience, the author covers what works best for those looking to learn programming fundamentals in a visual context.
Trade Review"
Learn Python Visually brings two very exciting threads together - using Python to code projects, and using Processing for making art. The book welcomes beginners by covering how to get started with the basics like shapes and color but extends the learning far by covering complex topics like object-orientation in an accessible fashion. I am excited to see what students, teachers, artists, anyone can make using this book."
—Saber Khan, Education Community Director, Processing Foundation"
Learn Python Visually might be one of the most creatively-minded, practical introductions to basic programming, presented in a rewarding environment, using a highly relevant language. . . . Its modern design is easy to follow and it finds a nice balance between being educational, and inspirational."
—Dr. Rer. Nat. Ralf Biedert, Principal Engineer, Tobii AB"The sample programs are nicely selected and each deal with a different topic . . . [provides] the necessary detail, but still compact. I believe
Learn Python Visually will be a rich source of inspiration."
—Alfred Abusomwan, Techs BlogTable of ContentsAcknowledgments
IntroductionChapter 1: Hello, World!
Chapter 2: Drawing More Complicated Shapes
Chapter 3: Introduction to Strings and Working with Text
Chapter 4: Conditional Statements
Chapter 5: Iteration and Randomness
Chapter 6: Motion and Transformation
Chapter 7: Working with Lists and Reading Data
Chapter 8: Dictionaries and JSON
Chapter 9: Functions and Periodic Motion
Chapter 10: Object-Oriented Programming and PVector
Chapter 11: Mouse and Keyboard Interaction
Afterword
