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Making Games with Python & Pygame

by Al Sweigart (Author) Format: Paperback
4.3 out of 5 stars (163)
Making Games with Python & Pygame is a programming book that covers the Pygame game library for the Python programming language. Each chapter gives you the complete source code for a new game and teaches the programming concepts from these examples. The book is available under a Creative Commons license and can be downloaded in full for free from http: //inventwithpython.com/pygame This book was written to be understandable by kids as young as 10 to 12 years old, although it is great for anyone of any age who has some familiarity with Python.
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  1. ISBN-10
    1469901730
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1469901732
  3. Publication date
    January 12, 2012
  4. Language
    English
  5. Dimensions
    7.99 x 0.76 x 10 inches
  6. Print length
    366 pages
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Albert Sweigart (but you can call him Al), is a software developer in San Francisco, California who enjoys bicycling, volunteering, haunting coffee shops, and making useful software. He is originally from Houston, Texas. He finally put his University of Texas at Austin computer science degree in a frame. He is an atheist, a cat person, and fears that he is losing brain cells over time. He laughs out loud when watching park squirrels, which makes people think he's a simpleton. His web site and blog are located at http: //coffeeghost.net

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 12, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 366 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1469901730
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1469901732
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.9 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.99 x 0.76 x 10 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,136,007 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars (163)

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Al Sweigart is a software developer and tech book author living in Houston. He has written several programming books for beginners, including Automate the Boring Stuff with Python. His books are freely available under a Creative Commons license at his website https://inventwithpython.com.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
163 global ratings
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Customers find the book easy to read and understand, with one review noting how it breaks down code line by line. Moreover, the instructional content receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting how it explains every line of coding. However, the programming and code quality aspects receive mixed reviews, with one customer appreciating the complete source code for several games. Additionally, the writing style is well-received, and opinions about value for money are divided.
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17 customers mention content, 14 positive, 3 negative
Customers find the book enjoyable to read, with one customer noting it's high-quality for a computer book.
My 13 years old likes this book and makes a good progress using it....Read more
Awesome Although u can get it for free at the website??Read more
Very good! Well written and explained, and with lots of examples. Worth it!Read more
great book that has downloadable files that you can useRead more
14 customers mention instructional, 11 positive, 3 negative
Customers appreciate the instructional approach of the book, with one customer noting how it breaks down programming concepts and explains every line of code, while another mentions how it quickly introduces core display concepts and helps build a solid foundation of code structure.
My 13 years old likes this book and makes a good progress using it....Read more
Very good! Well written and explained, and with lots of examples. Worth it!Read more
Excellent introduction to programming with PyGame. Clear and very instructional.Read more
...proficient in Python, skip it, as you will find the structure and teaching approach daunting....Read more
5 customers mention readability, 5 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book easy to read and understand.
Excellent introduction to programming with PyGame. Clear and very instructional.Read more
...This book is so easy to read and understand and he breaks it down even further to explain every line of coding in the book....Read more
...The quality of the book (Paper, cover, typeset) is very readable and high-quality for a computer book, which makes it a good library addition....Read more
fairly easy to understand and the sample programs you can download make it fun and easier to learnRead more
5 customers mention writing style, 4 positive, 1 negative
Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding it well-crafted and concise, with one customer mentioning experiencing several "eureka moments" while typing in the examples.
A simply written and easy to follow guide to anyone wanting to understand and use python.Read more
Very good! Well written and explained, and with lots of examples. Worth it!Read more
...I had several eureka moments while typing in the examples. I'm a better programmer since reading this book....Read more
...I'd say a good 50% of the book is Python script. No... really, just actual code....Read more
6 customers mention programming, 4 positive, 2 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the book's programming content, with some finding it an excellent introduction to PyGame, while others note that it includes complex game programs that might be overwhelming for beginners.
This series is a bunch of programs that the kids type in and explanations of how the programs work....Read more
...While this book won't make you a superstar video game programmer, it may help you build a solid foundation of the underlying code structure required....Read more
Excellent introduction to programming with PyGame. Clear and very instructional.Read more
This book is good choice if you are beginner in programming....Read more
5 customers mention code quality, 3 positive, 2 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the code quality in the book, with one customer noting that each example is broken down line by line, while another mentions that the level of code is a bit higher.
We need more books like this! Each example code is broken down line by line with reasons for inclusion in the program....Read more
...I'd say a good 50% of the book is Python script. No... really, just actual code....Read more
Perfect for beginners. It includes complete source code for several games. Completely satisfied.Read more
...this as a first time programming book because the level of code is a bit higher than that, but this would be great after an introductory book.Read more
5 customers mention value for money, 2 positive, 3 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the book's value for money, with some finding it very good while others don't suggest buying it.
If you want to learn Pygame, do NOT buy this book. It is not a good instructional book as you go from zero to 100 in no time; except, in a bad way....Read more
Very good! Well written and explained, and with lots of examples. Worth it!Read more
...I don't suggest buying this book however, because it's completely free at his website....Read more
...the digital edition free, and lots of code/etc from website - so very good value....Read more
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