Test Your Skills in Python - Second Edition

This book contains to-the-point theory followed by questions about programming skills in Python. It provides an active and structured way of learning Python. The readers can test their learning by attempting MCQs, True/False questions, and questions about finding the output in a code, identifying the error and much more. The explanations of the answers provide detailed information about the concepts tested. All topics in Python are divided into 16 chapters in this book. These includes Syntax, Input-output, Data types, Strings, Operators and Expressions, Decision Control Statements, Loops, Functions, Lists, Dictionaries, Sets, Tuples, Classes, Files, Graphics, Arrays and Databases. More than 1000 questions are included for all the topics.

KEY FEATURES

* 16 chapters covering basic (loops) to advanced (NumPy) topics in Python.
* Focus on one topic per chapter to help learners understand topics in depth.
* Key points from Theory highlighted in each chapter for better retention.
* More than 1000 questions that give ample opportunity for practice.
* 7 Model test papers for learners to test their progress.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

* Syntax of writing Python programs.
* All possible errors encountered while programming in Python.
* Execution of different constructs in detail.
* Handling graphics and databases in Python.
* Using Arrays in Python.
* Handling programs and files in Python.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

This book is meant for the students of Undergraduate, postgraduate level and for the beginners in Python.

1. Syntax and Input–Output
2. Data types
3. Strings
4. Operators and Expressions
5. Decision Control statements
6. Loops
7. User- Defined Functions
8. Lists
9. Dictionaries
10. Sets
11. Tuples
12. Classes
13. Files
14. Graphics
15. Arrays (NumPy)
16. Databases

Appendix A: Python keywords and their use
Appendix B: Operators in Python and their precedence
Appendix C: Libraries in Python and common functions
Bibliography
Model Test Paper 1 (Solved)
Model Test Paper 2 (Solved)
Model Test Paper 3 (Solved)
Model Test Paper 4 (Solved)
Model Test Paper 5 (Solved)
Model Test Paper 6 (Solved)
Model Test Paper 7 (Unsolved)

Dr. Shivani Goel is serving as Professor, in School of Computer Science Engineering and Technology at Bennett University, Greater Noida. She is PhD from Thapar University Patiala. She has more than 100 research publications in Journals and Conferences. She has authored two books and adapted 4 books for the Indian audience.

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