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- 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
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As a portable, open source, object–oriented programming language, Python combines remarkable power with clear syntax. And, as one of the fastest growing languages, Python manages systems and can be used for data mining and Web development. With this book, you′ll learn how to program using the latest release — Python 2.4 — and create robust, reliable, and reusable Python applications.
You′ll quickly see why Python is an ideal first programming language to learn, both for its ease of use and the fact that it offers interpreters for most operating system platforms. This in–depth look at Python 2.4 examines how it has become even easier for you to tell a computer what tasks you want it to do in an environment where you are in control.
What you will learn from this book
- Methods that can be used to quickly develop Web applications and scientific applications and to incorporate databases
- How to master system tasks on Linux,® Windows,®and Mac OS® X platforms
- How to handle — and recover from — any unforeseen problems
- Ways in which Python prides itself on its consistency, control, and ability to cope with change
- How Python incorporates modules, exceptions, dynamic typing, and very high level dynamic types and classes
Who this book is for
This book is for anyone who wants to learn how to program with Python or who wants to quickly learn how to use Python for rapid development of applications for the Web, scientific applications, bioinformatics, and applications for system tasks.
Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you through all the techniques involved.
The first thing you need to understand about computers when you're programming is that you control the computer. Read the first page
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