Introduction to Computing and Programming in Python, Global Edition Paperback – 24 June 2016

by Barbara Ericson (Author)

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Introduction to Computing and Programming in Python is a uniquely researched and up-to-date volume that is widely recognised for its successful introduction to the subject of Media Computation. Emphasising creativity, classroom interaction, and in-class programming examples, Introduction to Computing and Programming in Pythontakes a bold and unique approach to computation that engages students and applies the subject matter to the relevancy of digital media. The 4th Edition teachesstudents to program in an effort to communicate via social computing outlets, providing a unique approach that serves the interests of a broad range of students.

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1292109866
ISBN-13

978-1292109862
Edition

4th
Publisher

Pearson
Publication date

24 June 2016
Language

English
Dimensions

17.8 x 3.15 x 23.5 cm
Print length

528 pages
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson; 4th edition (24 June 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 528 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1292109866
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1292109862
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.8 x 3.15 x 23.5 cm

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Nathan Murray

great book took FOREVER TO GET TO ME

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great book took FOREVER TO GET TO ME. about a month or so. I know i live in hawaii but come one if lived in Antarctica i could understand a month long but not USA to USA

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This edition was released in 2016, it is now 2023...

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Introduction to Computing and Programming in Python: A Multimedia Approach, by: Mark Guzdial and Barbara Ericson, ISBN: 978-0134025544, c2015, 528 pages, Pearson, publ.

This book is a solid introduction to multimedia programming. I bought this title through the Amazon used book marketplace and I have it in my hand right now. In this book, you do indeed learn something about Python programming and multimedia programming. I bought it for its coverage on multimedia programming, because that's what the title says. And, that is exactly what I find in this book. Granted, it is not comprehensively detailed in the Python programming language itself, but it codes in Python only to the point of developing multimedia programs. Nice!

You will learn how to modify pixels, increase and decrease red/blue/green color values, decrease red eye in pictures, modify multimedia sound, write HTML text for the web, and create and modify movies! While I can say that it does give you an inroad to understanding multimedia programming -- and learning the ins and outs of how it works -- I do see the point of other reviewers here that using the Python/Jython-applied language JES (Jython Environment for Students) coding facilitator (IDE) is probably a bit outdated for learning purposes. There are a plethora of other IDEs out there for virtually all of the mainstream languages, including Python, R, Java, JavaScript, MATLAB, and C++.

However, the authors state their target audience upfront, and that directive remains thematic throughout the text. It is clear that this book is directed more at students, than for, say, those already deeply embedded in careers, and are seeking to learn multimedia programming they can use in those careers. If you own your own business or are a mid-level manager for a company, and you are looking to learn how to spruce up your company's online presence through multimedia programming, there are probably more suitable titles out there for your situation. However, if you are looking to just learn multimedia programming in general, like myself, this book offers a very good introduction to essential concepts.

You will indeed learn about what IDEs do, Python programming, and multimedia programming. Perhaps when the book was released in 2016 JES was a more applicable IDE standard for learning -- I'm not sure about that. I do know that, in 2023, there are a broad number of other IDEs for Python and other programming languages that are pretty awesome. However, learning about IDEs was never ever my aim when buying this book.

If you just want to learn the basics about multimedia programming, and how it’s done using Python, then this book will work for you. I can tell you that it does not waste my time reading it. Once I fully grasp multimedia programming, then maybe I'll look at other multimedia approaches across the full spectrum of programming languages. Again, this book is a solid introduction to multimedia programming in Python. It definitely serves that purpose. I only give it 4 stars because it may be a bit outdated for 2023 multimedia programming.

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