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Introduction to Computation and Programming Using Python Expanded, Revised Edition

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This book introduces students with little or no prior programming experience to the art of computational problem solving using Python and various Python libraries, including PyLab. It provides students with skills that will enable them to make productive use of computational techniques, including some of the tools and techniques of "data science" for using computation to model and interpret data. The book is based on an MIT course (which became the most popular course offered through MIT's OpenCourseWare) and was developed for use not only in a conventional classroom but in a massive open online course (or MOOC) offered by the pioneering MIT-Harvard collaboration edX.

Students are introduced to Python and the basics of programming in the context of such computational concepts and techniques as exhaustive enumeration, bisection search, and efficient approximation algorithms. The book does not require knowledge of mathematics beyond high school algebra, but does assume that readers are comfortable with rigorous thinking and not intimidated by mathematical concepts. Although it covers such traditional topics as computational complexity and simple algorithms, the book focuses on a wide range of topics not found in most introductory texts, including information visualization, simulations to model randomness, computational techniques to understand data, and statistical techniques that inform (and misinform) as well as two related but relatively advanced topics: optimization problems and dynamic programming. Introduction to Computation and Programming Using Python can serve as a stepping-stone to more advanced computer science courses, or as a basic grounding in computational problem solving for students in other disciplines.

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  1. ISBN-10
    0262525003
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    978-0262525008
  3. Edition
    Expanded, Revised
  4. Publisher
    Mit Pr
  5. Publication date
    August 1, 2013
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.75 x 11 inches
  8. Print length
    298 pages
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John V. Guttag is the Dugald C. Jackson Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at MIT.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mit Pr
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 1, 2013
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Expanded, Revised
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0262525003
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0262525008
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.66 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.75 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars (462)

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John Guttag has spent over thirty years teaching undergraduate computer science courses--first at the University of Southern California and then MIT. He has

a bachelor's and masters degree from Brown University and a doctorate from the University of Toronto.

From January of 1999 through August of 2004, Professor Guttag served as Head of MIT’s Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department. He served as Associate Department Head from Computer Science from 1993 to 1998.

Professor Guttag currently co-heads the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory’s Networks and Mobile Systems Group. This group studies issues related to computer networks, applications of networked and mobile systems, and advanced software-based medical instrumentation and decision systems. Professor Guttag’s current research is centered on the application of advanced computational techniques to medicine. Current projects include prediction of adverse medical events, prediction of response to therapies, non-invasive monitoring and diagnostic tools, and telemedicine. He has also done research, published, and lectured in the areas of sports analytics, financial analytics, software defined radios, software engineering, mechanical theorem proving, and hardware verification.

Professor Guttag is a Fellow of the ACM and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Customers find this Python programming book provides solid explanations of fundamental concepts and serves as a great introduction to computer science. The content is practical and easy to understand, with one customer noting it covers a lot of topics from Python basics. Customers appreciate the writing style and algorithmic thinking approach. While many find it excellent for beginners, opinions about compatibility are mixed, with several noting it doesn't follow Python idioms well.
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59 customers mention content, 54 positive, 5 negative
Customers praise the book's content, describing it as a great textbook that provides solid explanations of fundamental concepts and serves as a beautiful introduction to Computer Science.
This is a great book. I learned much from the content and the manner in which the author explained the code. I consider this a great resource....Read more
...This also seems to be a good book, and uses Python as its language for examples....Read more
Excellent book!! The subjects are very useful and are explained very clear.Read more
A good book for beginer. The book still keeps you catch up with the leason while the content still leaves some space for personal jokes....Read more
37 customers mention informative, 36 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book informative and practical, particularly as a resource for learning computer science with Python, with one customer noting it covers a wide range of topics from basics to advanced concepts.
I use this for taking online MIT course in Python. A good resource.Read more
Very comprehensive book. Great for non-computer science majors. Great depth and very accessible.Read more
Great Book. If you take the course this book will help you immensely. Highly recommended.Read more
Very informative and well written.Read more
14 customers mention clarity, 12 positive, 2 negative
Customers find the book easy to understand and concise.
...The writing style, the vocabulary used, the concise and to-the-point contents, and the vast topics that are covered in this introductory book, all...Read more
...Lots of materials packed into an informative, easy to understand package. Buy this book and have fun!Read more
I purchased this while taking the author's MIT course. I found it easy to follow despite a bit of a steep learning curve....Read more
...I like the clear and light language of this book....Read more
9 customers mention algorithms, 9 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the book's coverage of computation and algorithmic thinking, with one customer noting how it improves problem-solving skills using computers.
...it covers a lot of topics from Python basics to data structures, algorithms, testing & debugging, statistics, simulation, visualization and even...Read more
...all are to serve the purpose of teaching computational and algorithmic thinking to a nerd-to-be....Read more
...got instead was an amazing overview of computer science, problem-solving via computation and (of course) python....Read more
...to Python, and goes beyond the language itself but also includes algorithms. One amazing intellectual journey!Read more
7 customers mention writing style, 7 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the writing style of the book.
This book is well written for people wanting to jump right into coding. There are no long stories about computer and programming history....Read more
...The writing style, the vocabulary used, the concise and to-the-point contents, and the vast topics that are covered in this introductory book, all...Read more
I like how the book was written; as if the Professor is standing in front of you. That is sooooo goooooooooooodRead more
...It is very well written and an absolute must-read if taking the courses.Read more
12 customers mention difficulty level, 7 positive, 5 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the book's difficulty level, with some finding it very easy to understand and excellent for beginners, while others find it frustrating to figure out.
I gave this book a 5 starts because it is very easy to understand, but it does not follow the opencourseware program that MIT has for free online....Read more
Good coverage of high level knowledge, not for beginners. If one needs great details on Python programming, this is not the book.Read more
...Good material presented in a logical and clear progression.Read more
...I found it easy to follow despite a bit of a steep learning curve....Read more
8 customers mention compatibility, 3 positive, 5 negative
Customers have mixed experiences with the book's compatibility, with some noting that it doesn't follow Python idioms and doesn't match with the lessons, while one customer mentions it works well with the MIT python class.
Out of date in concept. Doesn't really follow Python idioms in coding--really codes like Java in Python....Read more
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...if you're following the MIT program online because the chapters do not match with the lessons and that's where I got lost....Read more
...The textbook is not available in Cloud Reader. It does not open on my Kindle for Android....Read more
A wonderful book by which to learn python
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A wonderful book by which to learn python
This is a great book. I learned much from the content and the manner in which the author explained the code. I consider this a great resource. I refer to it often and have passed it on to others wanting to learn Python
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  • Andy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for both beginners and seasoned programmers who want to know Python
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2014
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    This book is very concise (in less than 300 pages), yet very clear. What's truly amazing about this text is that it covers a lot of topics from Python basics to data structures, algorithms, testing & debugging, statistics, simulation, visualization and even machine learning! If this is your first course in CS, you actually get a chance to taste the flavors of most of higher-level courses you would take later in college. And again in less than 300 pages.

    Personally, I programmed in Java and C++. I wanted to know Python since it is a simple language (compared to C++) and there are many useful packages to use too. I don't want a 1000-page huge book that explains every traits of this language.I simply don't have the time nor do I need it, since I know what programming is about. I'm looking for a light book which explains language basics (like syntax) and its application. This book is such a perfect fit! You learned the basics and immediately put them to use.

    I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to know Python and apply it quickly, whether you are a beginner or already a programmer like myself.
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  • Gregory Beggs
    5.0 out of 5 stars Found this book in my home after having purchased two years ago...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2020
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    It ages well

    There are some really eloquent things you can do in Python, since dict and json are so interrelated.

    This work really starts of in a relevant way, with techniques that are easy to remember and some advanced chapters that even seasoned data scientists could use.

    What I find most refreshing is that the topics are not copy-pasta to include any beginner topics or waste any time on explaining high-school level CS curricula. The topics are more about performant ways to deal with data and common challenges that arise when working with other SDK's and external data, such as when you have a work project and need to interact with other language-agnostic processes with industry-standard techniques and responses.

    I personally use Flask, Bottle, and as much as the language-provided packages as possible when creating new software.
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  • Keyan P
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Broad Intro
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2014
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    I used this textbook along with the MIT online course 6.01 on edX.com. Overall I thought it was well written and structured, my biggest qualm was that explanations were not always given for code. Considering how small the text is, I think they could have given readers better explanations in certain places without making the book too long.

    Pros:
    -Covers a little material on many subjects and provides a thorough introduction to computer science.

    Cons:
    -Like other reviewers have said, much of the textbook is word for word from the online lectures.
    -Does not fully explain every piece of code. When explanations are given, they are not comprehensive and the reader is expected to look at other sources.
    -Not really a standalone introduction, without the online course one will not fully grasp the concepts.
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  • Tongtong Wang
    5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece and a good companion for Edx lesson Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2017
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    Without a doubt, this book is a masterpiece on computation and computer science.I bought this book for the Edx lesson Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python.After finished 2 chapters, it's quite obvious that Prof. Guttag is an expert in his fields.I like the clear and light language of this book.

    As the author said, this book will be many students only formal exposure to computer science.I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to become more confident in programming and more skillful in problem-solving using computers.I encourage you to enroll in the Edx lesson I mentioned.

    The second edition has been greatly expanded compared to the first edition.It contain two-semester-long material now.

    I'm a Chinese and I choose the slowest shipping option.The shipping process took 45 days.I think that I'll never buy any book from Amazon.com.I think Amazon Japan will be a better choice. companion
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  • book worm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very efficient, to-the-point, and beautiful introduction to Computer Science and Programming
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2015
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    This book is written as an introduction to Computer Science and Programming aiming at preparing and educating potential Computer Scientists.
    The writing style, the vocabulary used, the concise and to-the-point contents, and the vast topics that are covered in this introductory book, all are to serve the purpose of teaching computational and algorithmic thinking to a nerd-to-be.
    This book is not meant to teach you only programming, or only Python. It uses Python just as a tool to teach the science of computing at an introductory level.
    Reading the book along with the associated online course at edx.org will help you learn the basics of computer science in a very efficient way.
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  • PQueen35
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... this book a 5 starts because it is very easy to understand
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2016
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    I gave this book a 5 starts because it is very easy to understand, but it does not follow the opencourseware program that MIT has for free online. This book is not for begginners. The book will teach you python, but if you've never programmed before, this is not the place to start. Going back and forth with the lessons is hard if you're following the MIT program online because the chapters do not match with the lessons and that's where I got lost. I am using this book as reference for my online programming classes, but not as a start.
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  • Graham
    5.0 out of 5 stars A truely exceptional book and author
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2013
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    The book is called an introduction to computational problem using Python and that is exactly what it is, so if you want to know more about both (or even one) of these topics then this book is essential. However this is not all you will get from this book.

    This book is one of the best books I have ever read in computing (in fact in any field) and is a must for anyone teaching or learning computer science (or writing books). Guttag simplifies and explains well in English, what other books struggle to explain, without drowning you in mathematical concepts. Guttag uses PyLab that is part of mathplotlib library (which is free, easy to install and start using) to help visualise, model and understand the computational algorithms from the later chapters of the book.

    I cannot stress enough how Guttag has done wonders with what can be seen as complex and difficult areas. The content is broken down into manageable chunks. His writing is so clear and concise and uses humour and real life examples to explain concepts as wide ranging as recursion, simulation and statistics, in a manner that not too serious, enlightening and often entertaining.

    Even if you have been intimidated by these subjects then as long as you have a basic understanding of maths then this book can help you become more confident. The section on how statistical data can both inform and misled you is one of the many examples that you will learn about.
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  • edson araujo corral
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente livro de introdução à programação
    Reviewed in Brazil on July 26, 2018
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    Excelente livro de introdução à programação usando uma linguagem Python. O autor expõem com clareza os tópicos de ciência da computação, a leitura é muito fácil e rápida; O livro poderá ser usado em conjunto com o curso de introdução do MIT..

    Pelo preço ofertado no Brasil talvez seja interessante acompanhar somente o curso do MIT ou comprar outro livro de introdução à programação como HeadFirst Java.. O livro fisicamente é muito compacto, além de possuir uma excelente impressão..
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  • Carlos ST.
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  • Manuela
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 5, 2019
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    Buenísimo. Hice un curso en línea del MIT y es el libro que nos recomendaron. Está realmente claro, completo, etc. Se lo recomendé a una colega que quería aprender de manera autodidacta y le gustó, le ayudó. Lo recomiendo ampliamente.
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  • Ervin
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best book
    Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2020
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    The book arrived at the given time and in good conditions. Besides, the contents of the book are well structured and I really believe that if you are looking for learning the logic behind programming, this book is a great choice.
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