The Python Coding Book

Imagine a programming book that feels like a conversation with a friend who's here to show you the ropes—that's The Python Coding Book by Stephen Gruppetta. This isn't a dry textbook. It's a warm, engaging guide into the world of Python programming, designed with beginners in mind.

With an approach that emphasises clarity and the joy of learning, Stephen guides you through the core concepts of programming, breaking down the barriers that make coding seem inaccessible to many. This book is built on the premise that to truly grasp programming, you need to understand the 'why' just as much as the 'how'. Through engaging explanations, thoughtful analogies, and practical projects, you're not just learning to code—you're learning to think and solve problems like a programmer.

Forget about overwhelming details and rapid leaps in complexity. The Python Coding Book introduces concepts at a pace that ensures comprehension, building a solid foundation that instils both knowledge and confidence.

Are you ready for a rewarding journey? The Python Coding Book is more than a book—it's your first step towards mastering programming with Python. This book is an invitation to not only learn Python but to fall in love with coding.

About the Author
Dr Stephen Gruppetta is a former scientist who now focuses on Python education. His speciality is to find simple ways of explaining complex concepts, which has led to a dedicated following for his work on several platforms.

Book Overview—Table of Contents
0 Preface • How to Learn to Code
1 Getting Started: Your First Project
2 Loops, Lists, and More Fundamentals
3 Power‐up Your Coding: Create Your Own Functions
4 Data, Data Types, and Data Structures
Monty and The White Room: Understanding Programming
5 Dealing With Errors and Bugs
6 Functions Revisited
7 Object‐Oriented Programming