Introduction to Computer Science & Python Programming: A Hands-On, Project-Based, Step-by-Step Guide

By Dr Zaheed Hasan

Learn Python the Simple, Practical, Hands-On Way

If you've ever wanted to learn programming but didn't know where to start, this book is for you.

Introduction to Computer Science & Python Programming takes complete beginners from "what is a computer?" to writing real Python programs - step by step, with hands-on practice at every stage. No prior experience required. No technical jargon. Just clear explanations, practical examples, and a proven learning path that genuinely works.

This book is the product of more than 15 years of combined teaching experience - to school and university students. Every chapter has been refined through real classroom feedback, so the result is a learning path that works in practice, not just in theory.

Who This Book Is ForComplete beginners of any age - readers who have never written a line of code.Middle and high school students who want to learn programming quickly and practically.Primary and secondary school teachers wanting to learn Python themselves and prepare engaging classroom lessons.Future university students heading into computer science, IT, or engineering who want a strong head start.Curious self-taught learners looking for a clear, no-fluff introduction to coding.
What You'll LearnThe foundations of computer science - hardware, software, binary, and algorithms.How to set up Google Colab (free ) and run your first Python program in minutes.Variables, data types, decisions, and loops - the building blocks of every program.Working with strings, lists, tuples, sets, and dictionaries.Drawing with Turtle Graphics, building your own functions, and using powerful Python libraries.Reading files, handling errors, and an introduction to Object-Oriented Programming.
What Makes This Book DifferentHands-on from page one - write real Python on day one, not week three.Project-based - every concept is reinforced with practical exercises and mini-projects.Step-by-step - each chapter builds gently on the last, with no surprises.Classroom-tested - based on real lessons taught to hundreds of students.Modern tools - uses Google Colab so you can code on any device, instantly.Foundations of all programming - master these concepts and you can learn any language.
What's Inside16 progressive chapters from absolute basics to Object-Oriented Programming.70+ hands-on coding projects with a clear What / How / Why / Plan / Code structure.80+ Self-Tasks with worked solutions to test your understanding.Quick Quizzes at the end of every chapter to lock in the learning.Real-world examples drawn from games, social media, school, and everyday technology.

Whether you're a student, a teacher, a future university student, or simply curious about how technology works - this book gives you everything you need to start coding with confidence.

Open this book today, and you'll write your first line of Python before the day is over.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GZYJML96
• ISBN13: 9798195911270
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.7" x 9.6"