Python for Dummies

Name: Python for Dummies
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ISBN: 9780471778646

ISBN-10: 0471778648

ISBN-13: 9780471778646

Edition: 2006

Authors: Stef Maruch, Aahz Maruch

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Python is one of the most powerful, easy-to-read programming languages around, but it does have its limitations. This general purpose, high-level language that can be extended and embedded is a smart option for many programming problems, but a poor solution to others. "Python For Dummies" is the quick-and-easy guide to getting the most out of this robust program. This hands-on book will show you everything you need to know about building programs, debugging code, and simplifying development, as well as defining what actions it can perform. You'll wrap yourself around all of its advanced features and become an expert Python user in no time. This guide gives you the tools you need to:…

Book details

List price: $34.99
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/14/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 432
Size: 7.30" wide x 9.10" long x 1.40" tall
Weight: 1.650
Language: English



Introduction



Getting Started



Introducing Python



Getting Your Hands on the Keyboard: Using Help, Interactive Mode, and IDLE



Basic Elements and Syntax



Grand Tour of the Python Language



Working Like a Programmer



Building Blocks



So This String Walks into a Bar



Counting Your Way to Fun and Profit



Processing Lists and Tuples



Diving into Dictionaries



Structures



Staying in Control



Fun with Functions



Building Applications with Modules and Packages



Getting Classy



Introducing New-Style Classes



Feeling Exceptional



Tackling Some Advanced Features



Libraries



Using Python's Primary Services



Processing Text



Digging into Disk Data



Accessing the Internet



The Part of Tens



Ten Critical Python Idioms



Ten Great Resources



Appendixes



Getting and Installing Python



Python Version Differences


Index