Geeky Projects for the Curious Programmer
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!Harness the power of Python as you turn code into tangible creations with Python Playground, a collection of 15 inventive projects that will expand your programming horizons, spark your curiosity, and elevate your coding skills.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.As you work through the books projects, you will:Craft intricate Spirograph-like designs with parametric equations and the turtle moduleGenerate music by synthesizing plucked string soundsTransform everyday images into ASCII art, photomosaics, and eye-popping autostereogramsDesign engaging cellular automata and flocking simulationsExplore the realm of 3D graphics, from basic shape rendering to visualizing MRI scan dataBuild a Raspberry Pipowered laser show that dances along with musicNew to this edition: Weve expanded your playground with five new projects: youll draw fractals, bring Conways 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 learningdriven speech recognition system.Whether youre a seasoned professional or just getting started, youll find Python Playground to be a great way to learn, experiment with, and master this versatile programming language.Covers Python 3.x
About Artists & Writers:
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.