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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. The fully updated 2nd edition is here, now with 5 brand-new projects! Now that you've gotten the basics of Python programming down pat, what's next? The fun part! Learn how to use common Python tools and libraries, like numpy and matplotlib, for making art and music, simulating real-world sounds, generating 3D visualizations, and hacking hardware. This new edition is fully updated and features five brand-new projects! Transform a Raspberry Pi Pico into a playable instrument Create an IoT system to monitor your garden or indoor plants Use machine learning to develop a speech-recognition system Build a laser light show that responds to music Programming shouldn't be a chore, so have some geeky fun with Python Playground, 2nd Edition!

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9781718503045

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"Reviews of the first edition: ""If you want to become adept at doing clever things with Python, I doubt you'll find a better group of projects or more useful help for understanding how the language works."" —Network World ""This is a book that belongs in every Python programmer's library."" —Full Circle Magazine ""Packed with interesting projects."" —iProgrammer ""Python Playground targets programmers who want to further improve their skills and knowledge of the language. The book does a good job of explaining all relevant details and makes sure that readers get a clear picture of what is going on."" —InfoQ"

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Mahesh Venkitachalam is a consultant who works in the areas of 3D computer graphics and embedded systems. He has over two decades of programming experience, and is the founder of Electronut Labs, a consulting firm known for building interesting open source hardware.

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