Programming the Raspberry Pi, Third Edition: Getting Started with Python

An up-to-date guide to creating your own fun and useful Raspberry Pi™ programs


This fully updated guide shows how to create inventive programs and fun games on your powerful Raspberry Pi—with no programming experience required. Programming the Raspberry Pi™: Getting Started with Python, Third Edition addresses physical changes and new setup procedures as well as OS updates to the current version 4. You will discover how to configure hardware and software, write Python scripts, create user-friendly GUIs, and control external electronics. Step-by-step projects include a digital clock prototype and a fully functioning Raspberry Pi robot.
Configure your Raspberry Pi and explore its features

Start writing and debugging Python programs

Use strings, lists, functions, and dictionaries

Work with modules, classes, and methods

Apply object-oriented development methods

Create user-friendly games using Pygame

Build intuitive user interfaces with guizero

Interface with hardware using the gpiozero library

Attach external electronics through the GPIO port

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