Learn Python Programming
Packt Publishing Limited (Verlag)
978-1-83588-294-8 (ISBN)
Key Features
Create and deploy APIs and CLI applications, leveraging Python’s strengths in scripting and automation
Stay current with the latest features and improvements in Python, including pattern matching and the latest exception handling syntax
Engage with new real-world examples and projects, including competitive programming problems, to solidify your understanding of Python
Book DescriptionLearn Python Programming, Fourth Edition, provides a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to Python programming, covering fundamental concepts and practical applications. This edition has been meticulously updated to include the latest features from Python versions 3.9 to 3.12, new chapters on type hinting and CLI applications, and updated examples reflecting modern Python web development practices. This Python book empowers you to take ownership of writing your software and become independent in fetching the resources you need. By the end of this book, you will have a clear idea of where to go and how to build on what you have learned from the book.
Through examples, the book explores a wide range of applications and concludes by building real-world Python projects based on the concepts you have learned. This Python book offers a clear and practical guide to mastering Python and applying it effectively in various domains, such as data science, web development, and automation.What you will learn
Install and set up Python on Windows, Mac, and Linux
Write elegant, reusable, and efficient code
Avoid common pitfalls such as duplication and over-engineering
Use functional and object-oriented programming approaches appropriately
Build APIs with FastAPI and program CLI applications
Understand data persistence and cryptography for secure applications
Manipulate data efficiently using Python's built-in data structures
Package your applications for distribution via the Python Package Index (PyPI)
Solve competitive programming problems with Python
Who this book is forThis Python programming book is for everyone who wants to learn Python from scratch, as well as experienced programmers looking for a reference book. Prior knowledge of basic programming concepts will help you follow along, but it’s not a prerequisite
Fabrizio Romano was born in Italy in 1975. He holds a master's degree in computer science engineering from the University of Padova. He's been working as a professional software developer since 1999. Fabrizio has been working at Sohonet since 2016, where he currently serves as a development manager. In 2020, the Television Academy honored him and his team with an Emmy Award in Engineering Development for advancing remote collaboration. Heinrich Kruger was born in South Africa in 1981. He holds a master's degree in computer science from Utrecht University in the Netherlands. He has been working as a professional software developer since 2014. Heinrich has been working alongside Fabrizio in the Product Team at Sohonet since 2017. In 2020, the Television Academy honored them with an Emmy Award in Engineering Development for advancing remote collaboration.
Table of Contents
A Gentle Introduction to Python
Built-In Data Types
Conditionals and Iteration
Functions, the Building Blocks of Code
Comprehensions and Generators
OOP, Decorators, and Iterators
Exceptions and Context Managers
Files and Data Persistence
Cryptography and Tokens
Testing
Debugging and Profiling
Introduction to Type Hinting
Data Science in Brief
Introduction to API Development
CLI Applications
Packaging Python Applications
Programming Challenges
| Erscheinungsdatum | 22.08.2024 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Birmingham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 191 x 235 mm |
| Themenwelt | Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Programmiersprachen / -werkzeuge |
| ISBN-10 | 1-83588-294-3 / 1835882943 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-83588-294-8 / 9781835882948 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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