Python Playground

Häftad, Engelska, 2015

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Beskrivning

Python is a powerful programming language that's easy to learn and fun to play with. But once you've gotten a handle on the basics, what do you do next? Python Playground is a collection of imaginative programming projects that will inspire you to use Python to make art and music, build simulations of real-world phenomena, and interact with hardware like the Arduino and Raspberry Pi. You'll learn to use common Python tools and libraries like numpy, matplotlib, and pygame to do things like: Generate Spirograph-like patterns using parametric equations and the turtle module; Create music on your computer by simulating frequency overtones; Translate graphical images into ASCII art; Write an auto stereogram program that produces 3D images hidden beneath random patterns; Make realistic animations with OpenGL shaders by exploring particle systems, transparency, and billboarding techniques; Construct 3D visualizations using data from CT and MRI scans; Build a laser show that responds to music by hooking up your computer to an Arduino Programming shouldn't be a chore. Have some solid, geeky fun with Python Playground. The projects in this book are compatible with both Python 2 and 3.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2015-10-01
Mått:178 x 234 x 20 mm
Vikt:636 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:352
Förlag:No Starch Press,US
ISBN:9781593276041

Utforska kategorier

Webbprogrammering inom Data och IT

Mer om författaren

Mahesh Venkitachalam is a software engineer with over 15 years of experience developing 3D scientific visualization applications. He maintains a blog on electronics and programming at electronut.in.

Recensioner i media

"If you want to become adept at doing clever things with Python, I doubt you'll find a better group of projects or more useful help for understanding how the language works."—Network World"This is a book that belongs in every Python programmer's library."—Full Circle Magazine"Packed with interesting projects."—iProgrammer"Python Playground targets programmers who want to further improve their skills and knowledge of the language. The book does a good job of explaining all relevant details and makes sure that readers get a clear picture of what is going on."—InfoQ

Innehållsförteckning

Part 1: Warming UpChapter 1: Parsing iTunes PlaylistsChapter 2: SpirographsPart 2: Simulating LifeChapter 3: Conway's Game of LifeChapter 4: Generating Musical Overtones with the Karplus-Strong AlgorithmChapter 5: Boids: Simulating a FlockPart 3: Fun with ImagesChapter 6: ASCII ArtChapter 7: PhotomosaicsChapter 8: AutostereogramsPart 4: Enter 3DChapter 9: Understanding OpenGLChapter 10: Particle SystemsChapter 11: Volume RenderingPart 5: Hardware HackingChapter 12: Introduction to ArduinoChapter 13: Laser Audio DisplayChapter 14: A Raspberry Pi-based Weather MonitorAppendix A: Software InstallationAppendix B: Basic Practical ElectronicsAppendix C: Raspberry Pi Tips & Tricks