You're reading from Python Illustrated Not another boring Python book, learn programming the fun way

Product type Paperback

Published in Feb 2026

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781836646334

Length 432 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Languages

Python

Concepts

Programming Language

Authors (2):

Maaike van Putten

Imke van Putten

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Table of Contents (19) Chapters

Preface

1. Introduction

2. Get Your Computer Ready to Code Python FREE CHAPTER

3. Understanding Variables and Data Types

4. Working with Conditional Statements

5. Using Lists, Tuples, and Dictionaries

6. Iterating with Loops

7. Writing Functions and Using Built-In Functions

8. Handling Files and Exceptions

9. Creating and Using Classes

10. Understanding Inheritance

11. Debugging Our Code

12. Next Steps

13. Unlock Your Exclusive Benefits

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14. Other Books You May Enjoy

15. Index

Appendix A: Exercise Files

1. Appendix B: Quiz Answers

2. Appendix C: Exercise Solutions

Exercise 7.4

wiener_dog_race_results.csv:

Name,Finish time (seconds)
Java,12.1
Frank,8.9
Herman,10.0
Pippa,9.1
Rowdy,8.7
Tony,10.6
Tim,9.6

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Authors (2)

Maaike van Putten

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.

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Imke van Putten

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.

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