How to use this book#

Readers are welcome to use this book in any way they find useful however it is designed with the following suggestion in mind:

  • Start by following along with the tutorial. Carrying out the steps and observing the outcomes. It is not expected that a reader gains a deep understanding of a given topic when working through the tutorial. The goal here is to achieve some level of familiarity.

  • After the tutorial, work through the how to section. It is through this section that a deeper understanding is to be gained by making connections to steps taking in the tutorial. After working through the how to section it is hoped that the reader would understand all steps taken in the tutorial.

  • The exercise section is an opportunity for the reader to practice the topics in the how to section. Solutions are available in this section as well.

  • After working through those three section it is possible that some readers have further questions or would like to find more information about a given topic. This is covered in the further information section.