To get the most out of this book

You should have a basic understanding of Python. You will not be required to know any existing libraries, just a fundamental understanding of variables, functions, and how to run a program. You should also know the basics of Linux. If you can run a command in the terminal and open new terminal windows, that should be sufficient.

If you are using the digital version of this book, we advise you to type the code yourself or access the code via the GitHub repository (link available in the next section). Doing so will help you avoid any potential errors related to the copying and pasting of code.