Cracking Codes With Python

An Introduction to Building and Breaking Ciphers

Al Sweigart author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:No Starch Press,US

Published:18th Jan '18

£28.99

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Cracking Codes With Python cover

In Cracking Codes with Python, you'll learn how to program in Python while making and breaking ciphers, which are used to encrypt secret messages. (No programming experience required!).

Learn to program with Python by making and hacking ciphers - no experience required!Cracking Secret Codes with Python is a hands-on introduction to Python that teaches readers how to make and hack cipher programs, which are used to encrypt secret messages. It covers ciphers like the Caesar cipher, transposition cipher, and the RSA cipher, and teaches readers how to test and hack them. For every program, Sweigart provides the full source code and then walks readers through it, explaining how every line works. Along the way, readers will learn Python fundamentals - and by the book's end, they'll have a solid foundation in Python and some fun programs under their belt.

“Definitely worth the read even as an experienced Python developer. I learned more about cryptography and even a few new Python tricks.”
—Ray Doyle, The Ethical Hacker Network

“I recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn Python/programming and is interested in security or puzzles.”
—Jeanne Boyarsky, Code Ranch

“A fantastic programming and cryptography course for any high school-aged child.”
—The Old Schoolhouse Magazine

ISBN: 9781593278229

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 799g

416 pages