{"product_id":"invent-your-own-computer-games-al-sweigart-9781593277956","title":"Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python, 4th Edition","description":"\u003ci\u003eInvent Your Own Computer Games with Python\u003c\/i\u003e will teach you how to make computer games using the popular Python programming language--even if you've never programmed before  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBegin by building classic games like Hangman, Guess the Number, and Tic-Tac-Toe, and then work your way up to more advanced games, like a text-based treasure hunting game and an animated collision-dodging game with sound effects. Along the way, you'll learn key programming and math concepts that will help you take your game programming to the next level. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLearn how to: \u003cbr\u003e-Combine loops, variables, and flow control statements into real working programs\u003cbr\u003e-Choose the right data structures for the job, such as lists, dictionaries, and tuples\u003cbr\u003e-Add graphics and animation to your games with the pygame module\u003cbr\u003e-Handle keyboard and mouse input\u003cbr\u003e-Program simple artificial intelligence so you can play against the computer\u003cbr\u003e-Use cryptography to convert text messages into secret code\u003cbr\u003e-Debug your programs and find common errors \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs you work through each game, you'll build a solid foundation in Python and an understanding of computer science fundamentals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat new game will you create with the power of Python? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe projects in this book are compatible with Python 3.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Al Sweigart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1593277954\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781593277956\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e No Starch Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/16\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 376\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.90w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2017","brand":"Al Sweigart","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44051299401983,"sku":"9781593277956","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_23321073-5e62-427e-b8cd-e0007a0066a8.jpg?v=1685012265","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/invent-your-own-computer-games-al-sweigart-9781593277956","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}