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This book is designed to be used in an introductory programming course for students looking to learn Python. And there is no need to have any prior experience with programming. Basic programming concepts such as variables, strings, decisions, functions, loops, and file input/output are discussed. Every topic is explained and illustrated with a Python program. At the end of each section, sample programming questions are provided for practicing. 

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Table of Contents

1. Installing Python
2. Introduction to Programming
3. Decision Structures
4. Repetitions
5. Functions
6. Recursion
7. File Access
8. Lists
9. Plotting Graphs
10. References
11. Appendix

Information

General

• Publication Year: 2023
• Edition: Second, 2024

Recommended Citations

• MLA: Agah, Afrand. Python Programming Made Simple. First, West Chester University, 2023.
• APA: Agah, A. (2023). Python Programming Made Simple (First). West Chester University.
• Chicago: Agah, Afrand. Python Programming Made Simple. First. West Chester University, 2023.

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• Copyright © 2023, Afrand Agah, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, All rights reserved.