Python for Dummies + Beginning Programming with Python for Dummie...

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (19 Sept. 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0471778648
ISBN-13: 978-0471778646

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:

Master basic elements and syntax
Document, design, and debug programs
Work with strings like a pro
Direct a program with control structures
Integrate integers, complex numbers, and modules
Build lists, stacks, and queues
Create an organized dictionary
Handle functions, data, and namespace
Construct applications with modules and packages
Call, create, extend, and override classes
Access the Internet to enhance your library
Understand the new features of Python 2.5
Packed with critical idioms and great resources to maximize your productivity, Python For Dummies is the ultimate one–stop information guide. In a matter of minutes you’ll be familiar with Python’s building blocks, strings, dictionaries, and sets; and be on your way to writing the program that you’ve dreamed about!

About the Author

Stef Maruch got her hands on an original 128K Mac in 1984 and has been writing about computers ever since. She has over fifteen years experience in instructional design, writing, and editing end–user computer manuals, including tutorials and user s guides for Apple Newton, HyperCard and HyperTalk, and DVD Studio Pro.

Aahz Maruch is a writer, trainer, and consultant who has been using Python for more than seven years. He has been using computers professionally for 20 years, and his background includes stints of high–end tech support, systems administration, and programming. Aahz is currently working as a programmer for a company with a Web–based application.



Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (14 Oct. 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1118891457
ISBN-13: 978-1118891452

Learn Python—the fun and easy way—and get in the programming game today! Python is one of the fastest growing programming languages, and no wonder. It requires three to five times less time than developing in Java, is a great building block for learning both procedural and object–oriented programming concepts, and is an ideal language for data analysis. Beginning Programming with Python For Dummies is the perfect guide to this dynamic and powerful programming language—even if you′ve never coded before! Author John Paul Mueller draws on his vast programming knowledge and experience to guide you step–by–step through the syntax and logic of programming with Python and provides several real–world programming examples to give you hands–on experience trying out what you′ve learned. Provides a solid understanding of basic computer programming concepts and helps familiarize you with syntax and logic Explains the fundamentals of procedural and object–oriented programming Shows how Python is being used for data analysis and other applications Includes short, practical programming samples to apply your skills to real–world programming scenarios Whether you′ve never written a line of code or are just trying to pick up Python, there′s nothing to fear with the fun and friendly Beginning Programming with Python For Dummies leading the way.

About the Author

John Paul Mueller has produced 95 books and over 300 articles to date. Hes also contributed articles to magazines like DevSource, InformIT, SQL Server Professional, Visual C++ Developer, Hard Core Visual Basic, asp.netPRO, Software Test and Performance, and Visual Basic Developer .