Quick and Easy Python

Anthony Briggs

ISBN 10: 1935182080 / ISBN 13: 9781935182085

Published by Manning Publications, US, 2012

About this Item

HIGHLIGHT A fast-paced, hands-on tutorial that both teaches and entertains beginners as they learn Python 3 while building several complete applications. DESCRIPTION Python 3 is an open-source programming language that can be used to develop any application imaginable-business, games, web, and more. We think it should be just as much fun to learn Python as it is to use it. And we know that fun learning gets better results. Hello! Python is a fast-paced, entertaining introduction to Python, for readers new to Python and programming. In this book, User Friendly cartoon characters offer commentary and snide side comments, as the book moves quickly from "hello world" into practical techniques. Each one is illustrated with a hands-on example. Along the way, readers will learn to build several simple Python applications including a multi-user adventure game and an MP3 player. KEY POINTS . Demonstrates complete applications over the course of the book . Entertaining style with User Friendly graphics . Emphasizes Python's large standard library of tools and code to give programmers a head start on larger programs.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Quick and Easy Python
• Publisher: Manning Publications, US
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1935182080
• ISBN 13: 9781935182085
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 739 grams

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Synopsis

Summary

Hello! Python fully covers the building blocks of Python programming and gives you a gentle introduction to more advanced topics such as object-oriented programming, functional programming, network programming, and program design. New (or nearly new) programmers will learn most of what they need to know to start using Python immediately.
About this Book
Programmers love Python because it's fast and efficient. Shouldn't learning Python be just the same? Hello! Python starts quickly and simply, with a line of Python code. You'll learn the basics the right way--by writing your own programs. Along the way, you'll get a gentle introduction to more advanced concepts and new programming styles.>

No experience with Python needed. Exposure to another programming language is helpful but not required.

Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book.
What Makes Hello! Python special

• Learn Python fast Even if you've never written a line of code before, you'll be writing real Python apps in just an hour or two.
• Great examples There's something new in every chapter, including games, web programming with Django, databases, and more.
• User Friendly guides Using lots of illustrations and a down-to-earth writing style, this book invites you to explore Python along with half-a-dozen traveling companions from the User Friendly cartoon strip.

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Table of Contents

1. Why Python?
2. Hunt the Wumpus
3. Interacting with theWorld
4. Getting Organized
5. Business-Oriented Programming
6. Classes and Object-oriented Programming
7. Sufficiently Advanced Technology
8. Django!
9. Gaming with Pyglet
10. Twisted Networking
11. Django Revisted!
12. Where to from Here?

About the Author

Anthony Briggs first started programming on the Commodore 64 back in 1984 and has been a Python programmer since early 2000. He's currently working for Ramble Communications in Melbourne, Australia. Previously, he worked on a core booking system for a travel firm in Australia and Canada, eventually becoming lead developer overseeing the entire project.