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Product Identifiers

PublisherApress L. P.

ISBN-101484200292

ISBN-139781484200292

eBay Product ID (ePID)207795060

Product Key Features

Number of PagesXxxii, 527 Pages

Publication NameBeginning Python : from Novice to Professional

LanguageEnglish

SubjectGeneral, Programming Languages / Python

Publication Year2017

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaComputers

AuthorMagnus Lie Hetland

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight37.4 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2017-934891

Reviews"Hetland's Beginning Python is an excellent book for individuals new to programming or those with intermediate programming skills. ... Throughout the book, he presents a number of examples that are easy to implement and illustrate various aspects of the discussed topic. ... the text is strongly recommended for those seeking to learn the Python language. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates; general readers." (D. B. Mason, Choice, Vol. 55 (1), September, 2017)

Dewey Edition23

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal005.13/3

Table Of ContentCh. 1 Instant hacking : the basics.- Ch. 2 Lists and tuples.- Ch. 3 Working with strings.- Ch. 4 Dictionaries : when indices won't do.- Ch. 5 Conditionals, loops, and some other statements.- Ch. 6 Abstraction.- Ch. 7 More abstraction.- Ch. 8 Exceptions.- Ch. 9 Magic methods, properties, and iterators.- Ch. 10 Batteries included.- Ch. 11 Files and stuff.- Ch. 12 Graphical user interfaces.- Ch. 13 Database support.- Ch. 14 Network programming.- Ch. 15 Python and the Web.- Ch. 16 Testing, 1-2-3.- Ch. 17 Extending Python.- Ch. 18 Packaging your programs.- Ch. 19 Playful programming.- Ch. 20 Project 1 : instant markup.- Ch. 21 Project 2 : painting a pretty picture.- Ch. 22 Project 3 : XML for all occasions.- Ch. 23 Project 4 : in the news.- Ch. 24 Project 5 : a virtual tea party.- Ch. 25 Project 6 : remote editing with CGI.- Ch. 26 Project 7 : your own bulletin board.- Ch. 27 Project 8 : file sharing with XML-RPC.- Ch. 28 Project 9 : file sharing II - now with GUI!.- Ch. 29 Project 10 : do-it-yourself arcade game.- Appendix A: The Short Version.- Appendix B: Python Reference.

SynopsisGain a fundamental understanding of Python's syntax and features with this up-to-date introduction and practical reference. Covering a wide array of Python-related programming topics, including addressing language internals, database integration, network programming, and web services, you'll be guided by sound development principles. Ten accompanying projects will ensure you can get your hands dirty in no time. Updated to reflect the latest in Python programming paradigms and several of the most crucial features found in Python 3, Beginning Python also covers advanced topics such as extending Python and packaging/distributing Python applications. What You'll Learn Become a proficient Python programmer by following along with a friendly, practical guide to the language's key features Write code faster by learning how to take advantage of advanced features such as magic methods, exceptions, and abstraction Gain insight into modern Python programming paradigms including testing, documentation, packaging, and distribution Learn by following along with ten interesting projects, including a P2P file-sharing application, chat client, video game, remote text editor, and more Who This Book Is For Programmers, novice and otherwise, seeking a comprehensive introduction to the Python programming language.

LC Classification NumberQA76.73.P98