Python Projects - Paperback

by Laura Cassell (Author), Alan Gauld (Author)

A guide to completing Python projects for those ready to take their skills to the next level

Python Projects is the ultimate resource for the Python programmer with basic skills who is ready to move beyond tutorials and start building projects.

The preeminent guide to bridge the gap between learning and doing, this book walks readers through the "where" and "how" of real-world Python programming with practical, actionable instruction. With a focus on real-world functionality, Python Projects details the ways that Python can be used to complete daily tasks and bring efficiency to businesses and individuals alike.

Python Projects is written specifically for those who know the Python syntax and lay of the land, but may still be intimidated by larger, more complex projects. The book provides a walk-through of the basic set-up for an application and the building and packaging for a library, and explains in detail the functionalities related to the projects. Topics include:

*How to maximize the power of the standard library modules
*Where to get third party libraries, and the best practices for utilization
*Creating, packaging, and reusing libraries within and across projects
*Building multi-layered functionality including networks, data, and user interfaces
*Setting up development environments and using virtualenv, pip, and more

Written by veteran Python trainers, the book is structured for easy navigation and logical progression that makes it ideal for individual, classroom, or corporate training.

For Python developers looking to apply their skills to real-world challenges, Python Projects is a goldmine of information and expert insight.

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Boost your Python skills with practical real-world projects

Bridging the gap between learning and doing, this book walks you through the "where" and "how" of real-world Python programming with practical, actionable guidance. Focused on functionality, the hands-on instruction covers the basic application set-up and library construction and packaging to help you move beyond tutorials and start building projects, with the help of veteran Python trainers who provide valuable insight along the way. You should be familiar with the basic syntax of the core Python language, and ready to develop your skills to become proficient in the practical application of this top programming language.

Python Projects:

• Learn how Python works in the real world to complete daily tasks and bring efficiency to business
• Discover how libraries work, where to use them, and the best places to get them
• Set up development environments using Virtualenv, Pip, and more
• Create, package, and share libraries with other users in the Python community
• Build projects with a layered approach, using libraries to add function at each iteration
• Apply Python to real-world intermediate-level projects to gain confidence for larger open-source projects

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Author Biography

Laura Cassell is the founder of PyLadies Atlanta. She taught Python and JavaScript for Big Nerd Ranch, and is now an engineering manager for the Python team at New Relic.

Alan Gauld is an enterprise architect working in the telecommunications and customer service industries. He has used Python since 1998, and is a moderator and active participant in the python-tutor mailing list.

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