Practical Python: Automate File Management, Scheduling, and Everyday Tasks with Real Python Projects
Stop wasting hours on repetitive computer tasks, let Python do the boring work while you focus on what actually matters.
If you've ever spent an afternoon renaming files, organizing folders, or repeating the same tedious computer task for the tenth time that week, this book was written for you. Practical Python: Automation That Saves You Time teaches you to build real, working automation tools using modern Python, not through abstract theory, but through two complete projects you'll actually use.
You'll build a smart file organizer that automatically sorts your cluttered folders by type or date, and a scheduled task runner that handles recurring jobs like backups and reports without you lifting a finger. Along the way, you'll learn the practical Python skills that matter most for automation: safe file handling, reliable error handling, structured logging, and testing, skills that separate a script that works once from one you can trust to run unattended for months.
By the end, you won't just understand Python automation concepts, you'll have two functioning tools on your machine, properly tested, packaged, and ready to install with a single command. Written for readers with some coding background who are new to Python, this book skips the fluff and gets straight to building things that work.
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Theo Brandt writes practical, project-based programming books focused on helping developers build real tools rather than memorize syntax.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Practical Python: Automate File Management, Scheduling, and Everyday Tasks with Real Python ProjectsStop wasting hours on repetitive computer tasks, let Python do the boring work while you focus on what actually matters.If you've ever spent an afternoon renaming files, organizing folders, or repeating the same tedious computer task for the tenth time that week, this book was written for you. Practical Python: Automation That Saves You Time teaches you to build real, working automation tools using modern Python, not through abstract theory, but through two complete projects you'll actually use.You'll build a smart file organizer that automatically sorts your cluttered folders by type or date, and a scheduled task runner that handles recurring jobs like backups and reports without you lifting a finger. Along the way, you'll learn the practical Python skills that matter most for automation: safe file handling, reliable error handling, structured logging, and testing, skills that separate a script that works once from one you can trust to run unattended for months.By the end, you won't just understand Python automation concepts, you'll have two functioning tools on your machine, properly tested, packaged, and ready to install with a single command. Written for readers with some coding background who are new to Python, this book skips the fluff and gets straight to building things that work.Key Features: - Two complete, real-world projects: a file organizer and a scheduled task runner- Modern, up-to-date Python code using current best practices and idiomatic style- Covers the full picture: error handling, logging, testing, and packaging for distribution- Clear, in-depth explanations paired with clean, well-documented code you can apply immediately- Written for beginner-to-intermediate readers with some prior coding experienceAuthor Bio: Theo Brandt writes practical, project-based programming books focused on helping developers build real tools rather than memorize syntax. Seller Inventory # 9798175199834
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