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The goal of this book is to provide an Informatics-oriented introduction to programming. The primary difference between a computer science approach and the Informatics approach taken in this book is a greater focus on using Python to solve data analysis problems common in the world of Informatics.

This book presents computer programming as a key method for solving mathematical problems. It outlines the shortest possible path from no previous experience with programming to a set of skills that allows the students to write simple programs.

This book offers a concise and gentle introduction to finite element programming in Python based on the popular FEniCS software library and it guides readers through the essential steps to quickly solving a PDE in FeniCS.

You’ll begin your exploration in Python by understanding the key differences between Python 3 and the previous versions of the language. From there, you’ll set up a programming environment for your relevant local or server-based system, and begin by learning general Python code structure, syntax, and data types.

In Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, you’ll learn how to use Python to write programs that do in minutes what would take you hours to do by hand-no prior programming experience required.

If you want to learn how to program, working with Python is an excellent way to start. This hands-on guide takes you through the language one step at a time, beginning with basic programming concepts before moving on to functions, recursion, data structures, and object-oriented design.