Brown, Martin C. Python: The Complete Reference (007212718X)
Master Pythonthe versatile cross-platform development language. This complete reference contains distinct sections, each concentrating on a core angle of the language, including applying the Python libraries, application development, and Web and cross-platform development. This is an ideal resource for any programmer migrating from another language.
The Most Authoritative Volume Available on Python
Explore all aspects of programming with Python in this comprehensive resource. Expert programmer Martin Brown guides you through the fundamentals of using modules through the use of advanced object orientation classes. You'll learn how to develop complex applications, create multimedia software, and develop interactive Web sites. While written with the experienced programmer in mind, Python: The Complete Reference is an invaluable sourcebook for the beginning programmer as well. This book also covers how to utilize Python's extensive libraries, including tools for reading and parsing SGML, HTML, and XML files.
- Master programming in the Python language
- Discover how modules are written and imported into your scripts
- Use Python's extensive libraries for information processing, file system manipulation, data management, network communication, multimedia, and more
- Apply Python as a RAD tool for rapid application development
- Understand specialized instructions for programmers of Perl and other languages
- Work with SGML, HTML, and XML for advanced Web applications
- Build GUI-based applications using the Tk interface