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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 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.

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781590599822
  • Publisher: Apress
  • Publication date: 9/19/2008
  • Edition number: 2
  • Pages: 688
  • Sales rank: 448,628
  • Product dimensions: 6.90 (w) x 9.20 (h) x 1.50 (d)

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Table of Contents

Ch. 1 Instant hacking : the basics 1
Ch. 2 Lists and tuples 31
Ch. 3 Working with strings 53
Ch. 4 Dictionaries : when indices won't do 67
Ch. 5 Conditionals, loops, and some other statements 81
Ch. 6 Abstraction 109
Ch. 7 More abstraction 139
Ch. 8 Exceptions 159
Ch. 9 Magic methods, properties, and iterators 173
Ch. 10 Batteries included 203
Ch. 11 Files and stuff 255
Ch. 12 Graphical user interfaces 269
Ch. 13 Database support 285
Ch. 14 Network programming 297
Ch. 15 Python and the Web 313
Ch. 16 Testing, 1-2-3 341
Ch. 17 Extending Python 357
Ch. 18 Packaging your programs 373
Ch. 19 Playful programming 381
Ch. 20 Project 1 : instant markup 391
Ch. 21 Project 2 : painting a pretty picture 411
Ch. 22 Project 3 : XML for all occasions 421
Ch. 23 Project 4 : in the news 439
Ch. 24 Project 5 : a virtual tea party 455
Ch. 25 Project 6 : remote editing with CGI 473
Ch. 26 Project 7 : your own bulletin board 483
Ch. 27 Project 8 : file sharing with XML-RPC 499
Ch. 28 Project 9 : file sharing II - now with GUI! 517
Ch. 29 Project 10 : do-it-yourself arcade game 527
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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 20, 2013

    This is an excellent book. Not only does it shows you elegantly

    This is an excellent book. Not only does it shows you elegantly the features of the language, it also shows you some methodology.
    You may be interested in how to solve the Queen's problem. The explanations are great and you end up using Python's generators along the way...
    My preferred choice for new Python programmers.

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