Python: The Complete Reference

Author: Brown, Martin C. | Brand: McGraw-Hill/OsborneMedia | Color: Multicolor | Edition: Illustrated | Format: Illustrated | Number Of Pages: 720 | Release Date: 21-09-2001 | Details: Product Description Python is an intergrated, object-orientated development language for use in computer programming. This text is split into distinct sections, each concentrating on a core angle of the language. The book also contains sections for Web and application development, the two most popular uses for Python. It is designed to teach a programmer how to use Python by explaining the mechanics of Python. The appendixes offer a quick guide to the main features of the Python language, as well as additional guides to non-essential systems such as the IDLE development environment and general guidelines for migrating from another language. Synopsis Python is an intergrated, object-orientated development language for use in computer programming. This text is split into distinct sections, each concentrating on a core angle of the language. The book also contains sections for Web and application development, the two most popular uses for Python. It is designed to teach a programmer how to use Python by explaining the mechanics of Python. The appendixes offer a quick guide to the main features of the Python language, as well as additional guides to non-essential systems such as the IDLE development environment and general guidelines for migrating from another language. From the Back Cover The Most Authoritative Volume Available on Python Explore all aspects of programming with Python in this comprehensive resource. Expert programmer Martin Brown guides you through the fundamentals of using modules through the use of advanced object orientation classes. You'll learn how to develop complex applications, create multimedia software, and develop interactive Web sites. While written with the experienced programmer in mind, "Python: The Complete Reference is an invaluable sourcebook for the beginning programmer as well. This book also covers how to utilize Python's extensive libraries, including tools for reading and parsing SGML, HTML, and XML files.Master programming in the Python language Discover how modules are written and imported into your scripts Use Python's extensive libraries for information processing, file system manipulation, data management, network communication, multimedia, and more Apply Python as a RAD tool for rapid application development Understand specialized instructions for programmers of Perl and other languages Work with SGML, HTML, and XML for advanced Web applications Build GUI-based applications using the Tk interface About the Author Martin C. Brown is the author of Perl: The Complete Reference and Perl Annotated Archives. He has more than 15 years of multi-platform programming experience in Perl, Shellscript, Basic, Pascal, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, VBScript, and Awk. | UPC: 783254034563 | EAN: 9780072127188 | Languages: English | Binding: Paperback | Item Condition: UsedVeryGood.…