Getting started with programming can be very easy, as this book proves! Step by step, John Paul Mueller introduces you to the basics of the popular programming language Python and shows you how to make your computer do what you want. Get to know the Python programming language and write your first programs. You will also learn how to manage and modify information, loop through iterations, debug errors, and work with lists and strings. Additionally, gain insight into advanced techniques. With the many downloadable examples to experiment with, you can try out what you've learned right away, so you quickly feel at home in the world of programming.