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Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100764596543
ISBN-139780764596544
eBay Product ID (ePID)45583285
Product Key Features
Number of Pages696 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameBeginning Python
SubjectProgramming Languages / General, Programming Languages / Python
Publication Year2005
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaComputers
AuthorJason Diamond, Alex Samuel, Michael Roberts, Peter C. Norton, Dave Aitel
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.5 in
Item Weight35.3 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-013968
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal005.13/3
Table Of ContentAcknowledgments. Introduction. Chapter 1: Programming Basics and Strings. Chapter 2: Numbers and Operators. Chapter 3: Variables-Names for Values. Chapter 4: Making Decisions. Chapter 5: Functions. Chapter 6: Classes and Objects. Chapter 7: Organizing Programs. Chapter 8: Files and Directories. Chapter 9: Other Features of the Language. Chapter 10: Building a Module. Chapter 11: Text Processing. Chapter 12: Testing. Chapter 13: Writing a GUI with Python. Chapter 14: Accessing Databases. Chapter 15: Using Python for XML. Chapter 16: Network Programming. Chapter 17: Extension Programming with C. Chapter 18: Writing Shareware and Commercial Programs. Chapter 19: Numerical Programming. Chapter 20: Python in the Enterprise. Chapter 21: Web Applications and Web Services. Chapter 22: Integrating Java with Python. Appendix A: Answers to Exercises. Appendix B: Online Resources. Appendix C: What's New in Python 2.4. Glossary. Index.
SynopsisBeginning Python As a portable, open source, object-oriented programming language, Python combines remarkable power with clear syntax. And, as one of the fastest growing languages, Python manages systems and can be used for data mining and Web development. With this book, youll learn how to program using the latest release Python 2.4 and create robust, reliable, and reusable Python applications. Youll quickly see why Python is an ideal first programming language to learn, both for its ease of use and the fact that it offers interpreters for most operating system platforms. This in-depth look at Python 2.4 examines how it has become even easier for you to tell a computer what tasks you want it to do in an environment where you are in control. What you will learn from this book Methods that can be used to quickly develop Web applications and scientific applications and to incorporate databases How to master system tasks on Linux, Windows,and Mac OS X platforms How to handle and recover from any unforeseen problems Ways in which Python prides itself on its consistency, control, and ability to cope with change How Python incorporates modules, exceptions, dynamic typing, and very high level dynamic types and classes Who this book is for This book is for anyone who wants to learn how to program with Python or who wants to quickly learn how to use Python for rapid development of applications for the Web, scientific applications, bioinformatics, and applications for system tasks. 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., This tutorial offers readers a thorough introduction to programming in Python 2.4, the portable, interpreted, object-oriented programming language that combines power with clear syntax Beginning programmers will quickly learn to develop robust, reliable, and reusable Python applications for Web development, scientific applications, and system tasks for users or administrators Discusses the basics of installing Python as well as the new features of Python release 2.4, which make it easier for users to create scientific and Web applications Features examples of various operating systems throughout the book, including Linux, Mac OS X/BSD, and Windows XP
LC Classification NumberQA76.73.P98B45 2005
