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Introduction to Programming for Researchers - by James R Derry (Paperback)

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  • Enhance your computational and programming skills using Bash and Python to improve productivity and efficiency in research projects.
  • About the Author: James Derry is a seasoned professional with 32 years of experience at UT-Austin, where he has served as a Senior Systems Administrator.
  • 485 Pages
  • Computers + Internet, Programming Languages

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Book Synopsis



Enhance your computational and programming skills using Bash and Python to improve productivity and efficiency in research projects. This book is an essential guide for STEM researchers. Structured into several parts, each builds on the previous ones to ensure a solid foundation in programming.

You'll begin with the basics of digital computation and operating systems, then write pipelines and scripts in Bash, focusing on tools for working with datasets in text files. After introducing algorithms and floating-point numbers, the book transitions to Python, emphasizing SciPy libraries and built-in features like type hints and f-strings. IPython and Jupyter notebooks are integrated into the lessons throughout. Programming best practices are taught, alongside programming basics. These include documentation and unit testing. As the target audience is STEM students and professionals, examples make heavy use of datasets and the SciPy software stack, especially NumPy, Matplotlib, Pandas, and SymPy.

Introduction to Programming for Researchers will foster a deeper understanding of computational tools and critical programming skills, empowering you to tackle complex datasets and enhance their research capabilities.

What You Will Learn

    Apply programming skills to enhance research productivity and efficiency. Write Bash pipelines and executable scripts. Implement basic algorithms in Python, focusing on time efficiency and structured programming.
Who This Book Is For

Experienced researchers looking to improve their computational skills; students in the natural sciences and engineering; scientists and engineers from various fields, seeking to integrate programming skills into their research methodologies.



From the Back Cover



Enhance your computational and programming skills using Bash and Python to improve productivity and efficiency in research projects. This book is an essential guide for STEM researchers. Structured into several parts, each builds on the previous ones to ensure a solid foundation in programming.

You'll begin with the basics of digital computation and operating systems, then write pipelines and scripts in Bash, focusing on tools for working with datasets in text files. After introducing algorithms and floating-point numbers, the book transitions to Python, emphasizing SciPy libraries and built-in features like type hints and f-strings. IPython and Jupyter notebooks are integrated into the lessons throughout. Programming best practices are taught, alongside programming basics. These include documentation and unit testing. As the target audience is STEM students and professionals, examples make heavy use of datasets and the SciPy software stack, especially NumPy, Matplotlib, Pandas, and SymPy.

Introduction to Programming for Researchers will foster a deeper understanding of computational tools and critical programming skills, empowering you to tackle complex datasets and enhance their research capabilities.

You will:

  • Apply programming skills to enhance research productivity and efficiency.
  • Write Bash pipelines and executable scripts.
  • Implement basic algorithms in Python, focusing on time efficiency and structured programming.



About the Author



James Derry is a seasoned professional with 32 years of experience at UT-Austin, where he has served as a Senior Systems Administrator. For the past 14 years, he has also been an educator, teaching the course "Introduction to Programming for Researchers." His extensive background in both systems administration and programming education uniquely positions him to impart valuable computational skills to researchers in natural sciences and engineering, enhancing their productivity and efficiency in handling complex datasets.

Dimensions (Overall): 10.0 Inches (H) x 7.01 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 485
Genre: Computers + Internet
Sub-Genre: Programming Languages
Publisher: Apress
Theme: Python
Format: Paperback
Author: James R Derry
Language: English
Street Date: November 21, 2025
TCIN: 1006384813
UPC: 9798868816147
Item Number (DPCI): 247-30-1735
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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