In Starting Out with Python^TM,
Tony Gaddis’ evenly paced, accessible coverage introduces students to
the basics of programming and prepares them to transition into more
complicated languages. Python, an easy-to-learn and increasingly popular
object-oriented language, allows readers to become comfortable with the
fundamentals of programming without the troublesome syntax that can be
challenging for novices. With the knowledge acquired using Python,
students gain confidence in their skills and learn to recognize the
logic behind developing high-quality programs.

Starting Out with Python
discusses control structures, functions, arrays, and pointers before
objects and classes. As with all Gaddis texts, clear and easy-to-read
code listings, concise and practical real-world examples,
detail-oriented explanations, and an abundance of exercises appear in
every chapter. This text is intended for a one-semester introductory
programming course for students with limited programming experience.