Michael Dawson (1)

Author of Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner, 3rd Edition

For other authors named Michael Dawson, see the disambiguation page.

About the Author

Michael Dawson has worked as a programmer and a computer game designer and producer. In addition to real-world game industry experience, Dawson earned his bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Southern California. Dawson currently teaches game programming and design through show more UCLA Extension courses and private lessons. show less

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Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner, 3rd Edition (2010) 234 copies, 2 reviews

Beginning C Through Game Programming (2006) 89 copies, 2 reviews

Beginning C++ Game Programming (2004) 57 copies

Guide to Programming with Python (Book & CD Rom) (2007) 7 copies

C Projects: Programming with Text-Based Games (2009) 2 copies

Cura e paz interior 2 copies

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jpsnow 1,339 reviews

Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner, Second Edition (For the Absolute Beginner) by Michael Dawson

A solid introduction, and one I would recommend as a first Python book. I liked the way used simple examples suitable for further experimentation.

Feb 26, 20081 other review

knoba 138 reviews

Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner, 3rd Edition by Michael Dawson

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Acknowledgements
About The Author
Contents
1. Getting Started: The Game Over Program
2. Types, Variables, And Simple 1/0: The Useless Trivia Program
3. Branching, Whi1e Loops, And Program Planning: The Guess My Number Game
4. For Loops, Str1ngs, And Tuples: The Word Jumble Game
5. Lists And Dictionaries: The Hangman Game
6. Functions: The Tic-Tac-Toe Game
7. Files And Exceptions: The Trivia Challenge Game
8. Software Objects: The Critter Caretaker Program
9. Object—Oriented Programming: The show more Blackjack Game
10. Gui Development: The Mad Lib Program
11. Graphics: The Pizza Panic Game
12. Sound, Animation, And Program Development:The Astrocrash Game
Appendix A. The Companion Website
Appendix B. Livewires Reference
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Oct 12, 20201 other review

academics.msc 191 reviews

Beginning C Through Game Programming by Michael Dawson