This book introduces the student to the components of a computer system and the use of Python as a programming language. Spread across 14 chapters, it explores the use of Python to create programs using different data types, lists and dictionaries and helps the student understand database concepts and Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS). The book exposes students to programming problems of varying difficulty levels to help them ace their board exams with ease. Amply supported by illustrative diagrams, keywords and topic highlights, this book is an ideal text that helps students build a firm foundation in the subject.

Reema Thareja is Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Shyama Prasad Mukherji College, University of Delhi.

1. Computer Systems and Organization
2. Introduction to Programming Language Python
3. Python – Building Blocks
4. Decision Control Statements
5. Basic Loop Structures/ Iterative Statements
6. Functions and Modules
7. Strings
8. Lists
9. Tuple
10. Dictionaries
11. Data Handling Using Numpy
12. Data Management
13. Structured Query Language (SQL)
14. Introduction to Emerging Trends