Synopsis
Summary
Professional developers know the many benefits of writing application code that’s clean, well-organized, and easy to maintain. By learning and following established patterns and best practices, you can take your code and your career to a new level.
With Practices of the Python Pro, you’ll learn to design professional-level, clean, easily maintainable software at scale using the incredibly popular programming language, Python. You’ll find easy-to-grok examples that use pseudocode and Python to introduce software development best practices, along with dozens of instantly useful techniques that will help you code like a pro.
Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.
About the technology
Professional-quality code does more than just run without bugs. It’s clean, readable, and easy to maintain. To step up from a capable Python coder to a professional developer, you need to learn industry standards for coding style, application design, and development process. That’s where this book is indispensable.
About the book
Practices of the Python Pro teaches you to design and write professional-quality software that’s understandable, maintainable, and extensible. Dane Hillard is a Python pro who has helped many dozens of developers make this step, and he knows what it takes. With helpful examples and exercises, he teaches you when, why, and how to modularize your code, how to improve quality by reducing complexity, and much more. Embrace these core principles, and your code will become easier for you and others to read, maintain, and reuse.
What's inside
- Organizing large Python projects
- Achieving the right levels of abstraction
- Writing clean, reusable code Inheritance and composition
- Considerations for testing and performance
About the reader
For readers familiar with the basics of Python, or another OO language.
About the author
Dane Hillard has spent the majority of his development career using Python to build web applications.
Table of Contents:
PART 1 WHY IT ALL MATTERS
1 ¦ The bigger picture
PART 2 FOUNDATIONS OF DESIGN
2 ¦ Separation of concerns
3 ¦ Abstraction and encapsulation
4 ¦ Designing for high performance
5 ¦ Testing your software
PART 3 NAILING DOWN LARGE SYSTEMS
6 ¦ Separation of concerns in practice
7 ¦ Extensibility and flexibility
8 ¦ The rules (and exceptions) of inheritance
9 ¦ Keeping things lightweight
10 ¦ Achieving loose coupling
PART 4 WHAT’S NEXT?
11 ¦ Onward and upward
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Dane Hillard has spent the majority of his development career using Python to build web applications.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Practices of the Python Pro
Stock Image
Practices of the Python Pro
Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_470331878
Seller Image
Practices of the Python Pro
Seller: clickgoodwillbooks, Indianapolis, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: acceptable. Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media. Seller Inventory # 3O6XBG0010SV_ns
Stock Image
Practices of the Python Pro
Seller: Oblivion Books, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Good reading copy of a PLEASE NOTE: Ex-Library edition with the usual stamps and stickers. Officially withdrawn from the library and stamped "no longer property of library," purchased at a charity even for the library system Otherwise, a clean text -- NO writing, NO highlighting to text. Crease to front cover. A useful reading copy. Oversized. Clean text -- NO writing, NO highlighting to text.ÂPLEASE NOTE: Domestic US media (standard) US orders ONLY. NO international orders. Seller Inventory # mon0000226750
Stock Image
Practices of the Python Pro
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00102791506
Seller Image
Practices of the Python Pro
Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item for full refund. Ships USPS Media Mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.1617296082.VG
Stock Image
Practices of the Python Pro Format: Paperback
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread copy in mint condition. Seller Inventory # SS9781617296086
Stock Image
Practices of the Python Pro Format: Paperback
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Brand New. Seller Inventory # 9781617296086
Stock Image
Practices of the Python Pro
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 53B46_98_1617296082
Stock Image
Practices of the Python P_p
Seller: Basi6 International, Irving, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Brand New. New. US edition. Expediting shipping for all USA and Europe orders excluding PO Box. Excellent Customer Service. Seller Inventory # ABEOCT25-316062
Stock Image
Practices of the Python P_p
Seller: Romtrade Corp., STERLING HEIGHTS, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide. Seller Inventory # ABBB-8875