Introduction to Computation and Programming Using Python, third edition: With Application to Computational Modeling and Understanding Data 3rd Edition

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This book goes very well with the free MITx courses available online. The book covers the same material as the online lectures. So you could do the online lectures without the book. However, the book does go into a little more detail and is a more convenient medium for reviewing concepts than re-watching a lot of video. The focus is not on learning syntax. The focus is on learning how to break down problems and create solutions. So it is ok for people who want to start learning Python. However, it is even better for people who want to learn how to become good problem solvers. You won't master Python by reading this book but it is a fantastic place to start learning some fundamental concepts of computer science

It's an excellent read and teaches you almost everything you need to know about computation by way of algorithms, the nature of efficiency of their usage. It's a computer science baptism in fire and water. My only gripe with this book is that it's pretty thin on exercises if that's what you are after. I found Sedgewick's original book Programming in Python - An intermediate approach, to be a very solid resource with a chockful of exercises BUT that book is version outdated (Python 2.x) and their new book uses Java. But I wouldn't be without this book if Python is your thing. Also, Wes McKinney's book is a great one to have for all the tricks you need.

I have to admit that I was a little anxious when waiting for the book, but this book was easy to understand and as well as apply its lessons.

This is a wonderful book that does much more than just teach syntax like so many other Python books. Most of it is about using Python as a computational tool plus a lot of material about computer science like object oriented programming, etc.

I have read this book start to finish. I love it. This book not only teaches python, but it teaches you many applications that are relevant not only for the aspiring computer scientist but also the curious scientist. I actually have given this book as a gift - twice.

I teach in a data science program at AVC, this text is a nice fit! Aspects of Python one needs and computing examples using spyder and objects using classes

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