Python for the Busy Java Developer : The Language, Syntax, and Ecosystem

Deepak Sarda

ISBN 10: 148423233X / ISBN 13: 9781484232330

Published by Apress, 2017

About this Item

nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Are you a seasoned Java developer who wishes to learn Python Perhaps you've just joined a project where a chunk of system integration code is written in Python. Or maybe you need to implement a report generation module in the next sprint and your colleague mentioned that Python would be the perfect tool for the job. In any case, if you are in a situation where you have to pick up the Python programming language overnight, this book is just for you! Hit the ground running and gain a fast-paced overview of what the Python language is all about, the syntax that it uses and the ecosystem of libraries and tools that surround the language. This concise book doesn't spend time on details from an introductory programming course or document every single Python feature. Instead, Python for the Busy Java Developer is designed for experienced Java developers to obtain sufficient familiarity with the language and dive into coding, quickly. What You'll LearnDiscover the fundamentals of the core Python language and how they compare to JavaUnderstand Python syntax and the differences between Python 2.x and 3.xExplore the Python ecosystem, its standard libraries, and how to implement themWho This Book Is ForWorking programmers who are comfortable with Java or another object-oriented programming language such as C#.

Seller Inventory # 9781484232330

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Python for the Busy Java Developer : The Language, Syntax, and Ecosystem
• Publisher: Apress
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 148423233X
• ISBN 13: 9781484232330
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 241W x 159H x 10D millimeters 241 millimeters width by 159 millimeters height by 10 millimeters depth
• Weight: 166 grams

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Synopsis

Are you a seasoned Java developer who wishes to learn Python? Perhaps you’ve just joined a project where a chunk of system integration code is written in Python. Or maybe you need to implement a report generation module in the next sprint and your colleague mentioned that Python would be the perfect tool for the job. In any case, if you are in a situation where you have to pick up the Python programming language overnight, this book is just for you! 

Hit the ground running and gain a fast-paced overview of what the Python language is all about, the syntax that it uses and the ecosystem of libraries and tools that surround the language. This concise book doesn’t spend time on details from an introductory programming course or document every single Python feature. Instead, Python for the Busy Java Developer is designed for experienced Java developers to obtain sufficient familiarity with the language and dive into coding, quickly.

What You'll Learn

• Discover the fundamentals of the core Python language and how they compare to Java
  
• Understand Python syntax and the differences between Python 2.x and 3.x
  
• Explore the Python ecosystem, its standard libraries, and how to implement them
  

Who This Book Is For

Working programmers who are comfortable with Java or another object-oriented programming language such as C#

About the Author

Deepak Sarda has been working as a software developer for more than twelve years, spanning multiple business domains and a variety of technologies. He has worked on several high-performance, server-side applications written in Java, and has done web development and systems automation work in Python. Based in Singapore, he can be found online at antrix.net or @antrix on Twitter.