Hello Raspberry Pi!: Python programming for kids and other beginners - Couverture souple

Heitz, Ryan

 
9781617292453: Hello Raspberry Pi!: Python programming for kids and other beginners
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1617292451 ISBN 13 : 9781617292453
Editeur : Manning, 2016

Synopsis

Summary

A fun and imaginative way for kids and other beginners to take their first steps programming on a Raspberry Pi.

Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.

About the Technology

The Raspberry Pi is a small, low-cost computer invented to encourage experimentation. The Pi is a snap to set up, and using the free Python programming language, you can learn to create video games, control robots, and maybe even write programs to do your math homework!

About the Book

Hello Raspberry Pi! is a fun way for kids to take their first steps programming on a Raspberry Pi. First, you discover how to set up and navigate the Pi. Next, begin Python programming by learning basic concepts with engaging challenges and games. This book gives you an introduction to computer programming as you gain the confidence to explore, learn, and create on your own. The last part of the book introduces you to the world of computer control of physical objects, where you create interactive projects with lights, buttons, and sounds.

What's Inside

  • Learn Python with fun examples
  • Write games and control electronics
  • Use Pygame for video game sounds and graphics
  • Loaded with programming exercises

    • About the Reader

    To use this book, you'll need a Raspberry Pi starter kit, keyboard, mouse, and monitor. No programming experience needed.

    Table of Contents
      PART 1 GETTING STARTED 1
    1. Meet Raspberry Pi
    2. Exploring Python
      3. PART 2 PLAYING WITH PYTHON
    3. Silly Sentence Generator 3000: creating interactive programs
    4. Norwegian Blue parrot game: adding logic to programs
    5. Raspi's Cave Adventure
      6. PART 3 PI AND PYTHON PROJECTS
    6. Blinky Pi
    7. Light Up Guessing Game
    8. DJ Raspi
      9. APPENDIXES
    1. Raspberry Pi troubleshooting
    2. Raspberry Pi ports and legacy boards
    3. Solutions to chapter challenges
    4. Raspberry Pi projects

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    À propos de l?auteur

    Ryan Heitz is a teacher, programmer, maker, father, and big kid. He is the co-founder of Ideaventions, an educational organization that is changing STEM education. He specializes in creating classes and teaching kids how to experience code in a fun and engaging way. As a programmer, Ryan has developed software for everything from NASA data collection systems to web mapping applications.

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    Éditeur
    Manning
    Date d'édition
    2016
    Langue
    anglais
    ISBN 10 
    1617292451
    ISBN 13 
    9781617292453
    Reliure
    Broché
    Numéro d'édition
    1
    Nombre de pages
    320
    Coordonnées du fabricant
    non disponible
    Personne responsable
    non disponible