Creative coding in python 30+ programming projects in art, games, and more

Sheena Vaidyanathan

Book - 2019

Creative Coding in Python teaches the fundamentals of computer programming and demonstrates how to code 30+ fun, creative projects using Python, a free, intuitive, open-source programming language that's one of the top five most popular worldwide and one of the most popular Google search terms in the U.S. Computer science educator Sheena Vaidyanathan helps kids understand the fundamental ideas of computer programming and the process of computational thinking using illustrations, flowcharts, and pseudocode, then shows how to apply those essentials to code exciting projects in Python.

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Published
Beverly, MA, USA : Quarto Publishing Group USA, Inc [2019]
Language
English
Main Author
Sheena Vaidyanathan (author)
Physical Description
144 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781631595813
  • Introduction
  • Create your own chatbots
  • Create your own art masterpieces
  • Create your own adventure games
  • Create your own dice games
  • Create your own apps and games.
Review by Booklist Review

Python is a free coding program language, and this inviting volume written by a computer science teacher introduces new coders to the concept of writing programs in Python and offers 30 projects that will interest readers. The book begins with an easily understandable introduction that describes coding, reasons for learning to code, particulars about Python, and how to install it. Page by page, things get more intensive as the basics of coding and algorithms are explained. Some kids will breeze through this step-by-step information, while others may need some help, but those who persevere will find many interesting projects, including making chatbots, geometric art, interactive fiction, and games. The format, full of computer-generated illustrations, is designed for clarity and pushes kids along as they heighten their skills. A What's Next? section offers even more resources for readers who want to expand their skills further yet, as well as a basic glossary and additional reading on the topic. Beginners as well as the more adept should find this of interest.--Ilene Cooper Copyright 2019 Booklist

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