Programming Python: Powerful Object-Oriented Programming

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If you’ve mastered Python’s fundamentals, you’re ready to start using it to get real work done. Programming Python will show you how, with in depth tutorials on the language’s primary application domains: system administration, GUIs, and the Web. You’ll also explore how Python is used in databases, networking, front end scripting layers, text processing, and more. This book focuses on commonly used tools and libraries to give you a comprehensive understanding of Python’s many roles in practical, real world programming.

You’ll learn language syntax and programming techniques in a clear and concise manner, with lots of examples that illustrate both correct usage and common idioms. Completely updated for version 3.x, Programming Python also delves into the language as a software development tool, with many code examples scaled specifically for that purpose.

Topics include:

Quick Python tour: Build a simple demo that includes data representation, object oriented programming, object persistence, GUIs, and website basicsSystem programming: Explore system interface tools and techniques for command line scripting, processing files and folders, running programs in parallel, and moreGUI programming: Learn to use Python’s tkinter widget libraryInternet programming: Access client side network protocols and email tools, use CGI scripts, and learn website implementation techniquesMore ways to apply Python: Implement data structures, parse text based information, interface with databases, and extend and embed Python

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ O’Reilly Media; 4th edition (February 8, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1626 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0596158106
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0596158101
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 2.4 x 9.1 inches