Learn Python coding concepts the fun way through humour, storytelling, and beginner-friendly examples that make your first step into the world of Python programming enjoyable

Key Features

• Follow an adorable, illustrated teaching cat with sharp coding instincts as your guide
• Build confidence and coding skills with step-by-step explanations that gradually increase your understanding
• Reinforce your learning through mini-projects and exercises at the end of every chapter

Book Description

This is not your average Python programming book, because the world doesn’t need another one of those. Instead, it’s an illustrated, fun, and hands-on guide that treats learning Python like the adventure it should be. It’s designed especially for beginners who want to understand how code works without getting overwhelmed.

You’ll be guided by a cheeky, know-it-all cat who’s surprisingly good at teaching Python from scratch. Don’t worry about going through it alone; a slightly moody dachshund dog is your study buddy, learning right alongside you. Each chapter introduces a core programming concept, explains it with a playful twist, and reinforces it through human-friendly examples, analogies, and exercises. Whether you’re a software professional or someone who’s never written a single line of code, this book will help you build real Python coding skills… and even enjoy the process (shocking, right?).

Forget dry tutorials and walls of text. Python Illustrated speaks to visual learners, creative thinkers, cat lovers, dog lovers, and anyone who prefers their learning with a dash of humor. From writing your first function to understanding object-oriented programming, you’ll build a solid foundation in Python (without the usual headaches).

What you will learn

• Set up Python and write your first program
• Understand variables, data types, and conditional statements
• Use loops, lists, dictionaries, and tuples to handle data efficiently
• Write and use functions to create reusable code
• Manage files and understand object-oriented programming and inheritance
• Debug your Python code to ensure it works flawlessly
• Discover how you can keep learning and building beyond this book

Who this book is for

This book is ideal for anyone with a sense of humour who’s new to Python or programming in general. It takes a step-by-step hands-on approach that will work for anyone with a practical mindset. Whether you're a student or a professional developer looking to expand your skill set, this book offers a comprehensive and enjoyable learning experience.

Table of Contents

1. Get Your Computer Ready to Code Python
2. Understanding Variables and Data Types
3. Working with Conditional Statements
4. Using Lists, Tuples, and Dictionaries
5. Iterating with Loops
6. Writing Functions and Using Built-In Functions
7. Handling Files and Exceptions
8. Creating and Using Classes
9. Understanding Inheritance
10. Debugging Our Code
11. Next Steps

About the Author

Maaike is a software consultant and trainer with a passion for sharing her expertise to empower others in their careers. Her love for software development shows in the numerous software development projects she participated in and the many certifications she obtained. She has designed and delivered a broad spectrum of training courses catering to beginners and seasoned developers in Java, Python, C# and many other languages and frameworks. Next to that, she has authored multiple books and online courses through multiple platforms reaching over 500,000 learners across the globe.

Imke is a multi-talented content creator, co-teacher, and creative soul who can bring any idea to life. With a rare blend of technical insight and artistic flair, she's the creative mind behind much of the illustrated content in Python Illustrated. She aims to make coding fun and accessible. When she's not crafting charming course materials or solving design challenges, she's probably sewing something amazing, running wheelchair skills workshops to empower others with practical tools for independence. Having experienced firsthand how these skills can radically improve quality of life and freedom, she's passionate about paying it forward and helping others navigate the world with more confidence. Imke's creativity, empathy and resourcefulness make her an irreplaceable creative force.