Beginning Programming with Python For Dummies
2nd edition

Power-packed and dynamic, Python is a programming language that's used in a variety of applications and designed for true platform independence. That makes it a great tool for beginning programmers, especially if you want to learn quickly in order to use the language in your "real"job. With the step-by-step instructions in this book, you'll grasp the basics in no time. Discover how you can use literate programming with Jupyter Notebook to create a kind of presentation of code, notes, math equations, and graphics.
Inside... Download and install Python ; Use the command line ; Understand and use Jupyter Notebook ; Discover Python coding basics ; Collect different types of data ; Interact with packages ; Create and manage lists ; Find and resolve errors.