Head first Python : a brain-friendly guide

Want to learn the Python language without slogging your way through how-to manuals? With Head First Python , you'll quickly grasp Python's fundamentals, working with the built-in data structures and functions. Then you'll move on to building your very own webapp, exploring database management, exception handling, and data wrangling. If you're intrigued by what you can do with context managers, decorators, comprehensions, and generators, it's all here. This second edition is a complete learning experience that will help you become a bonafide Python programmer in no time. Why does this book look so different? Based on the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory, Head First Python uses a visually rich format to engage your mind, rather than a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. Why waste your time struggling with new concepts? This multi-sensory learning experience is designed for the way your brain really works. The basics : getting started quickly -- List data : working with ordered data -- Structured data : working with structured data -- Code reuse : functions and modules -- Building a webapp : getting real -- Storing and manipulating data : where to put your data -- Using a database : putting Python's DB-API to use -- A little bit of class : abstracting behavior and state -- The context management protocol : hooking into Python's with statement -- Function decorators : wrapping functions -- Exception handling : what to do when things go wrong -- A little bit of threading : dealing with waiting -- Advanced iteration : looping like crazy -- Installing : installing Python -- PythonAnywhere : deploying your webapp -- Top ten things we didn't cover : there's always more-to learn -- Top ten projects not covered : even more tools, libraries, and modules -- Getting involved : the Python community Title page Copyright Table of Contents Intro Chapter 1: The Basics Chapter 2: List Data Chapter 3: Structured Data Chapter 4: Code Reuse Chapter 5: Building a Webapp Chapter 6: Storing and Manipulating Data Chapter 7: Using a Database Chapter 8: A Little Bit of Class Chapter 9: The Context Management Protocol Chapter 10: Function Decorators Chapter 11: Exception Handling Chapter 11 3/4: A Little Bit of Threading Chapter 12: Advanced Iteration Appendix A: Installation Appendix B: pythonanywhere Appendix C: Top Ten Things We Didn't Cover Appendix D: Top Ten Projects Not Covered Appendix E: Getting Involved Index Ben shu nei rong bao kuo chu shi Python, Gong xiang ni de dai ma, Wen jian yu yi chang, Chi jiu cun chu, Tui dao shu ju, Ding zhi shu ju dui xiang deng 11 zhang. Paul Barry. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.