If you are reading this book you may be interested in programming for the first time. Maybe it isn't your first time trying to learn to program either? This book is very different than other books that claim to teach you programming. It eliminates a large part of Python that you simply don't need.

Even books that have "learn" in the title introduce readers to hopelessly complex topics like object-oriented programming or concurrency. It turns out YAGNI (You Ain't Gonna Need It). Why teach students topics they won't use either ever, or not for a few years?

Don't worry if you failed before, you may have read a book written by an expert for an expert. Let's fix that and teach you just what you need to get started in a career in Data Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering or Cloud Computing.

This book will teach you to master the ultimate UI, the command-line, using the powerful Click Framework in Python.

Many people want to escape the grind of a 9-5 job, but few people do. This book is a survival guide to escaping corporate America and embracing the gig lifestyle. Learn to avoid the predators and embrace the partners, all while making passive income.

Getting started with testing can be hard, and this book aims make it all very easy by using examples and explaining the process in a straightforward way. Testing is a core principle of robust software implementations and should be a prime skill to master that can be applied to any project.

After reading this book you will be able to:

1. Summarize the fundamentals of cloud computing
2. Evaluate the economics of cloud computing
3. Accurately evaluate distributed computing challenges and opportunities and apply this knowledge to real-world projects.
4. Develop non-linear life-long learning skills
5. Build, share and present compelling portfolios using: Github, YouTube, and Linkedin.