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ISBN 13 | 9781593276041 |
ISBN 10 | 1593276044 |
Book Description | Python is a powerful programming language that's fun to play around with. Getting to know Python isn't just about hammering syntax into your brain--it's about discovering new tools to explore whatever excites you.Python Playground is a collection of fun programming projects that will inspire you to new heights as a Pythonista. Inside, you'll learn to use Python for all kinds of playful purposes. You'll manipulate images, build simulations, and interact with hardware using Arduino and Raspberry Pi. As you work through each project, you'll power up your programming skills as you learn how to leverage external libraries for specialized tasks, how to break problems into smaller, solvable pieces, and how to translate an algorithm into code.Inside, you'll build: An autostereogram generator that creates patterns with hidden, 3D imagesA program that translates image pixels into characters to create ASCII artA Conway's Game of Life simulatorA ray casting volume renderer using OpenGL and GLSLAn Arduino rig that creates laser patterns based on audio inputProgramming shouldn't be a chore. Have some good, geeky fun with Python Playground. |
About the Author | Mahesh Venkitachalam is a software engineer with two decades of programming experience. He has nurtured a passion for technology since the eighth grade, which he channels into his popular electronics and programming blog, electronut.in. |
Language | English |
Author | Mahesh Venkitachalam |
Publication Date | August 1, 2017 |
Python Playground Paperback English by Mahesh Venkitachalam - August 1, 2017