Python Programming for Raspberry Pi, Sams Teach Yourself in 24 Hours

In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, Sams Teach Yourself Python Programming for Raspberry Pi in 24 Hours teaches you Python programming on Raspberry Pi, so you can start creating awesome projects for home automation, home theater, gaming, and more. Using this book's straightforward, step-by-step approach, you'll move from the absolute basics all the way through network and web connections, multimedia, and even connecting with electronic circuits for sensing and robotics. Every lesson and case study application builds on what you've already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success! Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common Raspberry Pi Python programming tasks.Quizzes at the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge.By the Way notes present interesting information related to the discussion.Did You Know? tips offer advice or show you easier ways to perform tasks.Watch Out! cautions alert you to possible problems and give you advice on how to avoid them.Get your Raspberry Pi and choose the right low-cost peripheralsSet up Raspian Linux and the Python programming environmentLearn Python basics, including arithmetic and structured commandsMaster Python 3 lists, tuples, dictionaries, sets, strings, files, and modulesReuse the same Python code in multiple locations with functionsManipulate string data efficiently with regular expressionsPractice simple object-oriented programming techniquesUse exception handling to make your code more reliableProgram modern graphical user interfaces with Raspberry Pi and OpenGLCreate Raspberry Pi games with the PyGame libraryLearn network, web, and database techniques you can also use in business softwareWrite Python scripts that send emailInteract with other devices through Raspberry Pi's GPIO interfaceWalk through example Raspberry Pi projects that inspire you to do even more