So You Wanna Be a Software Engineer? Python for Total Beginners (Seriously, Total Beginners)

Synopsis

Thinking about ditching your current gig and becoming a software engineer, but your tech knowledge currently consists of knowing how to turn your computer on (most days)? Great! You've come to the right place. This isn't some fluffy, 'learn coding in 24 hours' nonsense. This is the absolute, no-BS starting point for people who have zero clue about programming but harbor a secret (or not-so-secret) desire to build cool stuff and maybe, just maybe, land a software job. Consider this your sarcastic, yet surprisingly effective, first step into the world of Python and software development. We're starting from the ground floor – no prior experience required, not even knowing what a 'variable' is. We'll take you through the absolute fundamentals of Python, building a solid base before we even dare to whisper the words 'web development' or 'data structures.' If you're ready to stop scrolling through job boards wishfully and actually start learning the skills, buckle up. This book is the first in a series designed to turn your tech illiteracy into actual, employable skills, one painful (but rewarding!) step at a time. Don't worry, if you can read this sentence, you can probably learn Python. Probably.