Shop all Packt Publishing

Learn Python Programming - Second Edition - 2nd Edition by Fabrizio Romano (Paperback)

Name: Learn Python Programming - Second Edition - 2nd Edition by Fabrizio Romano (Paperback)
Brand: Packt Publishing
SKU: 94587987
Price: 40.49 USD
Availability: InStock

undefined out of 5 stars with 0 reviews

5 Questions

$40.49Save $5.50 (12% off)

In Stock

Free & easy returns

Return this item by mail or in store within 90 days for a full refund.

Eligible for registries and wish lists

Save 5% every day

With Target Circle™ Card

About this item

Details

Highlights

Build a solid foundation in coding by utilizing the language and its core characteristicsKey FeaturesLeverage the features of Python programming through easy-to-follow examplesDevelop a strong set of programming skills that can be applied on all platformsCreate GUIs and data science-based applicationsBook DescriptionLearn Python Programming creates a foundation for those who are interested in developing their skills in Python programming.
Author(s): Fabrizio Romano
508 Pages
Computers + Internet, Programming Languages

Description

About the Book

Learn Python Programming is a quick, thorough, and practical introduction to Python - an extremely flexible and powerful programming language that can be applied to many disciplines.

Book Synopsis

Build a solid foundation in coding by utilizing the language and its core characteristics

Key Features

Leverage the features of Python programming through easy-to-follow examples
Develop a strong set of programming skills that can be applied on all platforms
Create GUIs and data science-based applications

Book Description

Learn Python Programming creates a foundation for those who are interested in developing their skills in Python programming. The book starts with the fundamentals of programming with Python and ends by exploring different topics such as GUIs and real-world apps.

You will begin by exploring the foundations of and fundamental topics on Python and learn to manipulate them. Then, you'll explore different programming paradigms that will allow you to find the best approach to a situation, and you'll also understand how to carry out performance optimization as well as effective debugging.

As you make your way through the chapters, you'll control the flow of a program, and persist and utilize an interchange format to exchange data. You'll also walk through cryptographic services in Python and understand secure tokens. Throughout, the book covers various types of applications, and it concludes with building real-world applications based on all the concepts that you learned.

By the end of the book, you'll have a proper understanding of the Python language and a solid grasp on how to work with data. You'll know how to quickly build a website and harness the power of Python's renowned data science libraries.

What you will learn

Get Python up and running on Windows, Mac, and Linux
Grasp fundamental concepts of coding using data structures and control flow
Write elegant, reusable, and efficient code in any situation
Understand when to use the functional or object-oriented programming (OOP) approach
Walk through the basics of security and concurrent/asynchronous programming
Create bulletproof, reliable software by writing tests
Explore examples of GUIs, scripting, and data science

Who This Book Is For

Learn Python Programming is for individuals with relatively little experience in coding or Python. It's also ideal for aspiring programmers who need to write scripts or programs to accomplish tasks. The book takes you all the way to creating a full-fledged application.

Table of Contents

A Gentle Introduction to Python
Built-in Data Types
Iterating and Making Decisions
Functions, the Building Blocks of Code
Saving Time and Memory
OOP, Decorators, and Iterators
Files and Data Persistence
Testing, Profiling, and Dealing with Exceptions
Cryptography and tokens
Concurrent Execution
Debugging and troubleshooting
GUIs and Scripts
Data Science
Web Development

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 9.25 Inches (H) x 7.5 Inches (W) x 1.02 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.9 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 508

Genre: Computers + Internet

Sub-Genre: Programming Languages

Publisher: Packt Publishing

Theme: Python

Format: Paperback

Author: Fabrizio Romano

Language: English

Street Date: June 29, 2018

TCIN: 94587987

UPC: 9781788996662

Item Number (DPCI): 247-42-0467

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

If the item details aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1.02 inches length x 7.5 inches width x 9.25 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1.9 pounds

We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.

This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.

This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.

See the return policy for complete information.