When Marley Adair first wanted to learn Python he bought several books, most of them still available on Amazon, but they weren’t teaching him the kind of programming he wanted to learn. He wanted to build games and animations; they were teaching compound interest and print statements. So he taught himself, then wrote the book he wished he could have bought. Python Hunting still covers all the basics, such as classes, functions, loops and logic, but throws beginners straight into the fun, creative side of things, showing the reader how to build a series of games, including pong, space invaders and a tank battle, with sound effects, graphics, statistics and more. Much effort has been made to keep the steps clear, concise and fun and yet still teach genuine programming skills that are the foundations for working in the industry. Working versions and screen shots of the games are on the website at python-hunting.com as well as contact details where you can ask questions or get help from the authors. We'd love to hear how you are getting on.
Author: Brian Carling