Python for Informatics: Exploring Information

You may be interested in the Python 3 version of this book, available at http://www.py4e.com/book.

The goal of this book is to provide an Informatics-oriented introduction to programming. The primary difference between a computer science approach and the Informatics approach taken in this book is a greater focus on using Python to solve data analysis problems common in the world of Informatics.

Copies of the book are available from

• English: Amazon or Kindle Store (Python for Informatics: Exploring Information)
• Spanish: Amazon or Kindle Store (Python para Informáticos: Explorando la información)
• Korean: Amazon ( 정보교육을 위한 파이썬: 정보탐색을 통한 데이터 과학자로의 여정)

Here are free copies of the book in various formats:

• PDF
  • English
  • Spanish from Fernando Tardío.
  • Portuguese (Brazil) from Victor Hugo Jabur Passavaz
  • Korean from Victor KC. Lee
  • Chinese (Simplified) from Wei Fan
• EPUB: English / Spanish / Chinese
• HTML
• Download HTML in a ZIP
• Apple iBooks at iBookstore (1.3GB)
• Apple iBooks direct Download (1.3GB)

The sample code and data files for the book is here: Py4Inf Code Samples.

Chapters 2-10 are heavily adapted from the open book titled: "Think Python: How to Think like a Computer Scientist" by Allen B. Downey.

All of these materials are free and I want you to take them, use them and reuse them. If you would like to leave a tip, feel free to do so using the PayPal Donate button below.