Synopses & Reviews
Gain a fundamental understanding of Python's syntax and features with the second edition of Beginning Python, an 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 the forthcoming Python 3.0 (otherwise known as Python 3000), advanced topics, such as extending Python and packaging/distributing Python applications, are also covered. 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. Complete, downloadable code is provided for each project Who is this book for?
Programmers, novice and otherwise, seeking a comprehensive introduction to the Python programming language. About the Apress Beginning Series
The Beginning series from Apress is the right choice to get the information you need to land that crucial entry-level job. These books will teach you a standard and important technology from the ground up becausethey are explicitly designed to take you from novice to professional. You'll start your journey by seeing what you need to know--but without needless theory and filler. You'll build your skill set by learning how to put together real-world projects step by step. So whether your goal is your next career challenge or a new learning opportunity, the Beginning series from Apress will take you there--it is your trusted guide through unfamiliar territory Related Titles Beginning Game Development with Python and Pygame: From Novice to Professional The Definitive Guide to Django: Web Development Done Right Foundations of Python Network Programming
Synopsis
Gain a fundamental understanding of Python's syntax and features with the second edition of Beginning Python, an 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 3.0 (otherwise known as Python 3000), advanced topics, such as extending Python and packaging/distributing Python applications, are also covered. What you?ll learn Become a proficient Python programmer by following along with a friendly, practical guide to the language's key featuresWrite code faster by learning how to take advantage of advanced features such as magic methods, exceptions, and abstractionGain insight into modern Python programming paradigms including testing, documentation, packaging, and distributionLearn by following along with ten interesting projects, including a P2P file?sharing application, chat client, video game, remote text editor, and moreComplete, downloadable code is provided for each project Who this book is for
Programmers, novice and otherwise, seeking a comprehensive introduction to the Python programming language.
Synopsis
Beginning Python, Second Edition is the long-awaited revision to the popular first edition, having been updated to reflect new features introduced with Python 3.0. Additional changes are being made to reflect modern development paradigms, such as the exploding popularity of using Web frameworks such as Django in lieu of more archaic approaches.
Synopsis
Based on "Practical Python," this newly revised book is both an introduction and practical reference for a swath of Python-related programming topics, including addressing language internals, database integration, network programming, and Web services. Advanced topics, such as extending Python and packaging/distributing Python applications, are also covered.
Synopsis
Propelled by growing interest in open source scripting languages, harried adoption of Web frameworks such as Django (http: //www.djangoproject.com/), and continued work on third-party language implementations such as IronPython (http: //www.codeplex.com/IronPython), the Python programming language is experiencing surging community enthusiasm and adoption. With both Microsoft and Google heavily investing in Python-related products and services, the potential audience can only grow for the foreseeable future.
Beginning Python, Second Edition is the long-awaited revision to the popular first edition, having been updated to reflect new features introduced with Python 3.0. Additional changes are being made to reflect modern development paradigms, such as the exploding popularity of using Web frameworks such as Django in lieu of more archaic approaches.
See the following resources for more information on the Python language:
Python website: http: //www.python.org/
Synopsis
Gain a fundamental understanding of Python's syntax and features with the second edition of Beginning Python, an 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 the forthcoming Python 3.0 (otherwise known as Python 3000), advanced topics, such as extending Python and packaging/distributing Python applications, are also covered. 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. Complete, downloadable code is provided for each project Who this book is for
Programmers, novice and otherwise, seeking a comprehensive introduction to the Python programming language.