Python For Dummies

by Stef Maruch, Aahz Maruch

Python is one of the most powerful, easy-to-read programming languages around, but it does have its limitations. This general purpose, high-level language that can be extended and embedded is a smart option for many programming problems, but a poor solution to others."Python For Dummies" is the quick-and-easy guide to getting the most out of this robust program. This hands-on book will show you everything you need to know about building programs, debugging code, and simplifying development, as well as defining what actions it can perform. You'll wrap yourself around all of its advanced features and become an expert Python user in no time. This guide gives you the tools you need to: Master basic elements and syntaxDocument, design, and debug programsWork with strings like a proDirect a program with control structuresIntegrate integers, complex numbers, and modulesBuild lists, stacks, and queuesCreate an organized dictionaryHandle functions, data, and namespaceConstruct applications with modules and packagesCall, create, extend, and override classesAccess the Internet to enhance your libraryUnderstand the new features of Python 2.5

Packed with critical idioms and great resources to maximize your productivity, "Python For Dummies" is the ultimate one-stop information guide. In a matter of minutes you'll be familiar with Python's building blocks, strings, dictionaries, and sets; and be on your way to writing the program that you've dreamed about

Genres: Programming, Reference, Technology, Computer Science, Business, Computers, Nonfiction

432 pages, Paperback

First published May 9, 2011

Reviews

[Wilbert E Wilhelm · Rating 1 out of 5]

Falls short of the mark made by other dummy books

The book is good for trees but gives no hint of the forest. How does one get started? It would be better to present a few basic capabilities and show how a program could be setup and run. This book is more is more like a reference manual-not for a newbe. It would be good to have an early chapter that explained all of the structures available and when each should be used. I don't use strings much but a majority of this book deals with strings- basics are sufficient for me.

[Tamás Sisák · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book felt fantastic at times in terms of information density, then, especially in the second half, it varied between super simple and "should I be able to understand this?" levels of complexity. For this, I'm giving the book 3 stars with the premise that I'm planning to return to the book at a later point, hopefully with more Python knowledge, and re-read some of the chapters to see if my lack of understanding came from my lack of coding knowledge at this early part of my Python career.

[Mathew Kurian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good for begging with coding in python even though it gets slightly confusing at times.

[Pilar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to follow.

[Hildur · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some parts helpful, some not.

[Kai Tutor]

probably not the best resource but a gives the reader a good grasp of the fundamentals