Python, the Relatable Way: For the Future Coder Who's Never Written a Line of Code

Book Synopsis: Learning to code doesn’t have to be a difficult task. It’s not uncommon to hear stories of first-time learners in traditional settings who are frustrated by books that use heavy technical jargon, or self-taught learners who become overwhelmed when attempting to navigate the sheer amount of resources that are available online. Though the entry point into coding is progressively better than it was in the past, it’s still much more challenging than it has to be. In a world where technology is all around us, wouldn’t it be helpful to learn how to code in a relatable way?In Python, the Relatable Way, author Ronesha D. Dennis introduces foundational coding concepts using Python, the programming language that was created to be easy to learn. Elevated by its personable, friendly tone and “Zoom Outs” that present the author’s own revelations, Python, the Relatable Way encourages readers to think about how basic coding concepts appear for them in real life.Python, the Relatable Way is perfect for the learner who’s never written a line of code; the learner who only wants to develop a basic understanding of coding concepts, so that they can participate in technical conversations; and the learner who is deciding if they’d like to explore coding as a career.Python, the Relatable Way includes activities at the end of each chapter and culminates with a final project that allows new coders to practice each concept introduced in the book. The following concepts are introduced:Setting up your Python workstationWriting and executing Python scriptsUsing Python’s basic data types and collection data structuresDeveloping control structuresCreating functions and classesImporting built-in and external modulesWorking with the virtual environmentReaders also receive a quick intro to APIs and Git.