Python Playground, 2nd Edition Av Mahesh Venkitachalam

<b>Put the fun back in Python programming and build your skills as you create 3D simulations and graphics, speech-recognition machine-learning systems, IoT devices, and more.<br><br>The fully updated 2nd edition is here, now with 5 brand-new projects!</b><br><br>Harness the power of Python as you turn code into tangible creations with <i>Python Playground</i>, a collection of 15 inventive projects that will expand your programming horizons, spark your curiosity, and elevate your coding skills.<br><br>Go beyond the basics as you write programs to generate art and music, simulate real-world phenomena, and interact with hardware, all through the use of Python and common libraries such as numpy, matplotlib, and Pillow.<br><br>As you work through the book’s projects, you will:<br><ul><li>Craft intricate Spirograph-like designs with parametric equations and the turtle module</li><li>Generate music by synthesizing plucked string sounds</li><li>Transform everyday images into ASCII art, photomosaics, and eye-popping autostereograms</li><li>Design engaging cellular automata and flocking simulations</li><li>Explore the realm of 3D graphics, from basic shape rendering to visualizing MRI scan data</li><li>Build a Raspberry Pi–powered laser show that dances along with music</li></ul><br><b>New to this edition:</b> We’ve expanded your playground with five new projects: you’ll draw fractals, bring Conway’s Game of Life into 3D space, and use a Raspberry Pi and Python to create a musical instrument, an IoT garden monitor, and even a machine learning–driven speech recognition system.<br><br>Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just getting started, you’ll find <i>Python Playground</i> to be a great way to learn, experiment with, and master this versatile programming language.<br><br>Covers Python 3.x