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Welcome to the world of Python! Within this book, you will find a complete introduction to the language, including insider tips and tricks, and basic knowledge that you will need to get started. If you are a beginning Python programmer, you will find enough here to get you going. If you are an experienced Python programmer, you will likely find a trick or two worth the price of admission. Within these covers, you’ll learn how to:
- Write basic Python code.
- Work with databases.
- Work with Web pages and Web servers.
- Create reusable Python code.
- Work with files.
- Create your own Python types.
Who This Book Is For
This book is intended for a programmer with some experience in the world of development. Although no prior expertise in Python is assumed, you will do just fine if you have worked with the language in the past. Beginning developers will learn enough to get started with the language and become proficient quickly. Experienced developers will quickly get up to speed with the language, and previous Python programmers will learn new things about the language they are accustomed to. |
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 The Quick Python Book
The Quick Python Book, Second Edition, is a clear, concise introduction to Python 3, aimed at programmers new to Python. This updated edition includes all the changes in Python 3, itself a significant shift from earlier versions of Python.
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