Beginning Python (Programmer to Programmer)

The first thing you need to understand about computers when you're programming is that you control the computer.

• This tutorial offers readers a thorough introduction to programming in Python 2.4, the portable, interpreted, object-oriented programming language that combines power with clear syntax
• Beginning programmers will quickly learn to develop robust, reliable, and reusable Python applications for Web development, scientific applications, and system tasks for users or administrators
• Discusses the basics of installing Python as well as the new features of Python release 2.4, which make it easier for users to create scientific and Web applications
• Features examples of various operating systems throughout the book, including Linux, Mac OS X/BSD, and Windows XP

Programming basics and strings Numbers and operators Variables : names for values Making decisions Functions Classes and objects Organizing programs Files and directories Other features of the language Building a module Text processing Testing Writing a GUI with Python Accessing databases Using Python for XML Network programming Extension programming with C Writing shareware and commercial programs Numerical programming Python in the enterprise Web applications and web services Integrating Java with Python.