Learning Python
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This hands-on book helps programmers master the fundamentals of the core Python language quickly and efficiently. Updated for Python 3.0, this book offers programmers a comprehensive learning tool for this language and object-oriented programming. It provides material and exercises derived from more than 200 live Python training session conducted by the author, and serves as a self-paced introductory Python resource.
Preface I. The Core Language 1. Getting Started Why Python? How to Run Python Programs A First Look at Module Files Python Configuration Details Summary Exercises 2. Types and Operators Python Program Structure Why Use Built-in Types? Numbers Strings Lists Dictionaries Tuples Files General Object Properties Built-in Type Gotchas Summary Exercises 3. Basic Statements Assignment Expressions Print if Tests while Loops for Loops Common Coding Gotchas Summary Exercises 4. Functions Why Use Functions? Function Basics Scope Rules in Functions Argument Passing Odds and Ends Function Gotchas Summary Exercises 5. Modules Why Use Modules? Module Basics Module Files Are Namespaces Import Model Reloading Modules Odds and Ends Module Gotchas Summary Exercises 6. Classes Why Use Classes? Class Basics Using the Class Statement Using Class Methods Inheritance Searches Namespace Trees Operator Overloading in Classes Namespace Rules: The Whole Story Designing with Classes Odds and Ends Class Gotchas Summary Exercises 7. Exceptions Why Use Exceptions? Exception Basics Exception Idioms Exception Catching Modes Odds and Ends Exception Gotchas Summary Exercises II. The Outer Layers 8. Built-in Tools Built-in Functions Library Modules Exercises 9. Common Tasks in Python Data Structure Manipulations Manipulating Files Manipulating Programs Internet-Related Activities Bigger Examples Exercises 10. Frameworks and Applications An Automated Complaint System Interfacing with COM: Cheap Public Relations A Tkinter-Based GUI Editor for Managing Form Data Design Considerations JPython: The Felicitous Union of Python and Java Other Frameworks and Applications Exercises III. Appendixes A. Python Resources B. Platform-Specific Topics C. Solutions to Exercises INDEX:
