Beginning Python

From Novice to Professional

By: Magnus Lie Hetland

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Paperback | 11 September 2010 | Edition Number 2

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688 Pages

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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 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.

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Non-Fiction Computing & I.T.Computer Programming & Software Development Programming & Scripting Languages Web Programming Software Engineering Computer Science

Instant Hacking: The Basics	p. 1
Lists and Tuples	p. 31
Working with Strings	p. 53
Dictionaries: When Indices Won't Do	p. 69
Conditionals, Loops, and Some Other Statements	p. 83
Abstraction	p. 113
More Abstraction	p. 141
Exceptions	p. 161
Magic Methods, Properties, and Iterators	p. 175
Batteries Included	p. 209
Files and Stuff	p. 261
Graphical User Interfaces	p. 277
Database Support	p. 293
Network Programming	p. 305
Python and the Web	p. 321
Testing, 1-2-3	p. 349
Extending Python	p. 365
Packaging Your Programs	p. 383
Playful Programming	p. 393
Project 1: Instant Markup	p. 403
Project 2: Painting a Pretty Picture	p. 425
Project 3: XML for All Occasions	p. 435
Project 4: In the News	p. 453
Project 5: A Virtual Tea Party	p. 469
Project 6: Remote Editing with CGI	p. 489
Project 7: Your Own Bulletin Board	p. 499
Project 8: File Sharing with XML RPC	p. 517
Project 9: File Sharing II - Now with GUI!	p. 537
Project 10: Do-It-Yourself Arcade Game	p. 547
The Short Version	p. 569
Python Reference	p. 579
Online Resources	p. 595
Python 3.0	p. 599
Index	p. 607
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