{"product_id":"python-programming-an-introduction-to-computer-science-fourth-edition","title":"Python Programming: An Introduction to Computer Science, Fourth Edition","description":"This new edition has all the familiar elements that made previous editions a leading intro textbook, including:\nExtensive use of computer graphics. Coverage includes a simple-to-use graphics package (provided as a Python module) that allows students both to learn the principles of computer graphics and to practice object-oriented concepts without the complexity inherent in a full-blown graphics library and event-driven programming.\nInteresting examples. This book is packed with complete programming examples to solve real problems. Readable prose. Key computer science concepts are introduced in a natural way as an outgrowth of a developing discussion.\nFlexible spiral coverage. Each chapter is organized so that new ideas are introduced gradually, giving students time to assimilate an increasing level of detail. Ideas that take more time to master are introduced in early chapters and reinforced in later chapters.\nJust-in-time object coverage. This book gradually introduces object concepts after a brief initial grounding in the basics of imperative programming. Students learn multiple design techniques, including top-down (functional decomposition), spiral (prototyping), and object-oriented methods.\nExtensive end-of-chapter problems. Exercises at the end of every chapter provide ample opportunity for students to reinforce their mastery of the chapter material and to practice new programming skills.\nNEW TO THE FOURTH EDITION\nThe focus of this edition continues to be on providing a solid foundation in computer science appropriate for a first computing course for CS majors (CS1). At the same time, many learners outside of CS are also keen to develop programming skills. All budding programmers are best served by a firm grounding in computer science and software design, so the material here has been streamlined and reorganized to make it more useful as a reference for learners in CS-adjacent fields such as the natural and social sciences, data science, and intelligent systems. Special attention is paid to essential idioms that students are likely to see in Python code that they encounter in the wild. In addition to technology updates throughout, those familiar with the previous edition will notice these changes:\nAddition of new material on operating systems and an extended discussion of persistent data including file systems, binary files, and data serialization over networks.\nInclusion of new and additional Python features: f-strings for string formatting, context managers, list comprehensions, sequence functions, and the pathlib and pickle libraries.\nStreamlining of early chapters including covering all control structures before going into depth on sequence types such as strings and lists.\nConsolidation of objected-oriented design case studies in a dedicated chapter.\nAdditional programming exercises.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1590282973\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1590282973.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Zelle, John M.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43834503954493,"sku":"BVV.1590282973.G","price":53.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1590282973-0.jpg?v=1792186472","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/python-programming-an-introduction-to-computer-science-fourth-edition","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}