about this book
Investing for Programmers introduces tools and techniques for analyzing investment opportunities using Python and modern analytical methods. This book does not offer financial advice but shows you how to explore financial assets and make more informed investment decisions.
After reading this book, you’ll be able to analyze financial assets with Python, build AI agents, and use LLMs to gain deeper insights into your investment options. Keep in mind that there are no guaranteed paths to wealth. This book may help you improve your odds of long-term financial success and increase your skills to gain insights for better decision-making. Be skeptical of anyone claiming risk-free riches.
Who should read this book
You should have basic programming skills. However, if you have only minimal experience, you can still benefit from using large language models (LLMs) to help set up the environment and fill in any gaps in your Python knowledge.
How this book is organized: A road map
This book has 13 chapters. The book begins by teaching the basics, including interpreting financial ratios and collecting data. As you progress, the topics become increasingly complex. You can always jump to later chapters if you’re experienced with the basics.