Basics of Python Programming – 2nd Edition

A practical first step into Python

Basics of Python Programming – 2nd Edition is a beginner-focused guide built around the essentials of Python and the kind of step-by-step learning that helps new programmers gain confidence. Dr. Pratiyush Guleria keeps the emphasis on fundamentals, using clear explanations and worked examples to make the language feel manageable from the start.

This edition is especially useful if you want a structured introduction rather than a loose collection of tips. It moves through core topics in a sensible order, beginning with variables, datatypes, operators, conditions, loops, arrays, and functions before progressing to lists, tuples, dictionaries, modules, file handling, databases, object-oriented programming, regular expressions, date and time, exception handling, NumPy, and Tkinter.

Built for learners who need structure

The book is aimed at students who are new to Python, including readers in diploma, undergraduate, or master’s-level study. That audience is reflected in the way the material is presented: practical examples are paired with questions and exercises so readers can check their understanding as they go.

• Clear coverage of Python fundamentals
• Practice exercises with solutions
• Multiple-choice and true/false questions
• Introduces NumPy and Tkinter in the revised edition

What makes this edition stand out

As a second edition, the book expands beyond the most basic syntax to include topics that help readers move from introductory coding toward more applied programming tasks. The addition of NumPy and Tkinter gives the learning path a more practical finish, especially for readers who want to explore numerical work and simple graphical applications after mastering the basics.

Why readers choose books like this

For anyone who learns best with orderly explanations, frequent examples, and end-of-chapter practice, this is the kind of Python book that rewards steady reading. It is not trying to be flashy; it is trying to be useful, and that makes it a solid fit for classroom use or self-study.