Books by April Speight

Become proficient and efficient with Visual Studio Code and learn how to integrate all your external tools!Visual Studio Code for Python Programmers helps Python developers become not just familiar, but productive in Visual Studio Code. To start, you'll find the steps for installing Visual Studio Code on Windows, Mac and Linux platforms, along with an introduction to the editing features of the workspace. Coverage of more advanced functionality includes managing source code, debugging, unit testing, and Jupyter Notebook support. The book finishes with a walk-through of real-world projects which utilize Visual Studio Code features introduced in the book.For developers, the choice of an editor is a very personal one. You have idiosyncratic needs and wants that are unique to you as a developer. This book will help you learn how to customize Visual Studio Code to meet your needs and Python development workflow.* Introduces you to the features of the Visual Studio Code workspace and how those features can be customized* Demonstrates how Visual Studio Code allows you to choose your structure according to your needs* Covers editing code in Python, including syntax highlighting, code completion, object definition, refactoring, and code navigation* Describes Git integration and how to perform common Git functions (commits, checkouts, branches, and merges) from within Visual Studio Code* Highlights debugging features for Python developersA final section on Real World Applications will step you through several examples (and features integration with Django, Flask, Jupyter Notebook, Docker, and Azure), so you can hit the ground running with Visual Studio Code.

Introduce children to the popular Python programming language through relatable examples and fun projects!Python has now surpassed Java as the most commonly used programming language. As the language rises in popularity, this complete guide can teach basic Python concepts to kids with its simple, friendly format. Bite-Size Python: An Introduction to Python Programming provides children with a foundation in the Python language. This unique book shares knowledge through easy-to-understand examples, fast exercises, and fun projects!As children learn, their parents, caregivers, and instructors can also join in their discoveries. Bite-Size Python is ideal for those who are new to programming, giving kids ages 9 and up a beginners' approach to learning one of the most important programming languages.* Gives an overview of Python* Provides exciting programming projects* Offers instruction on how to download and install Python* Presents key programming language concepts* Simplifies technical definitionsWith this playful guide to learning Python, readers can try out activities on their computers for a hands-on learning experience. The artwork in Bite-Size Python represents children of various backgrounds, so any child who picks up this book will be empowered to learn and young readers will love showing their projects to friends and family!