Create a robust, reliable, and reusable Python application
As an open source, object-oriented programming language, Python is easy to understand, extendable, and user-friendly. This book covers every aspect of Python so that you can get started writing your own programs with Python today. Author James Payne begins with the most basic concepts of the Python language—placing a special focus on the 2.6 and 3.1 versions—and he offers an in-depth look at existing Python programs so you can learn by example. Topics progress from strings, lists, and dictionaries to classes, objects, and modules. With this book, you will learn how to quickly and confidently create a robust, reliable, and reusable Python application.
Beginning Python:
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Introduces the concepts of variables for storing and manipulating data
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Examines files and input/output for reading or writing data
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Reviews examples of often-overlooked features of Python
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Delves into writing tests for modules and programs
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Addresses programming with a graphical user interface in Python
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Places special focus on XML, HTML, XSL, and related technologies
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Explains how to extend Python
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Shares numerical programming techniques
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Offers an inside look at Jython, a version of Python written in Java
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Create a robust, reliable, and reusable Python application
As an open source, object-oriented programming language, Python is easy to understand, extendable, and user-friendly. This book covers every aspect of Python so that you can get started writing your own programs with Python today. Author James Payne begins with the most basic concepts of the Python language―placing a special focus on the 2.6 and 3.1 versions―and he offers an in-depth look at existing Python programs so you can learn by example. Topics progress from strings, lists, and dictionaries to classes, objects, and modules. With this book, you will learn how to quickly and confidently create a robust, reliable, and reusable Python application.
Beginning Python:
-
Introduces the concepts of variables for storing and manipulating data
-
Examines files and input/output for reading or writing data
-
Reviews examples of often-overlooked features of Python
-
Delves into writing tests for modules and programs
-
Addresses programming with a graphical user interface in Python
-
Places special focus on XML, HTML, XSL, and related technologies
-
Explains how to extend Python
-
Shares numerical programming techniques
-
Offers an inside look at Jython, a version of Python written in Java
Programmer Forums
Join our Programmer to Programmer forums to ask and answer programming questions about this book, join discussions on the hottest topics in the industry, and connect with fellow programmers from around the world.
Code Downloads
Take advantage of free code samples from this book, as well as code samples from hundreds of other books, all ready to use.
Read More
Find articles, ebooks, sample chapters and tables of contents for hundreds of books, and more reference resources on programming topics that matter to you.
Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.
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About the Author
James Payne is Editor in Chief of www.developershed.com, a network of high-technology sites that serves millions of unique visitors every month who are seeking tutorials, advice, answers, or articles.
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