
Dead Simple Python
Idiomatic Python for the Impatient Programmer
Jason C. McDonald(Author)
No Starch Press
Published on 22. November 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
752 pages
978-1-7185-0092-1 (ISBN)
Description
Dead Simple Python dives deep into the nuts and bolts of the Python programming language. It unpacks the technical 'whys' and 'hows' of the language's fundamental concepts and helps readers use these concepts to write idiomatic Python. Readers go from basics to project deployment in under 400 pages.
Reviews / Votes
"An invaluable resource for those looking to learn the fundamentals of the Python programming language. . . . Dead Simple Python is an ideal choice for Python beginners who want to quickly advance from the bare basics to production-level coding."-Ben Lutkevich, TechTarget
"Definitely a book that any Python programmer NEEDS to have on [their] bookshelf!"
-Full Circle Magazine
"Dead Simple Python is a must-have resource for anyone looking to master Python in a fast, efficient, and enjoyable manner. Jason C. McDonald's expertise, coupled with his clear and concise writing style, makes this book an invaluable addition to any programmer's library. Whether you're looking to build your first Python application or deepen your understanding of the language's intricacies, [this book] is sure to become an indispensable companion on your programming journey."
-The Security Noob
"Makes a good starting point for those contemplating a serious Python effort and who need to start with the basics."
-Lee Teschler, Microcontroller Tips
"The book that anyone who wants to become an expert Python programmer should read. . . . I don't believe that anyone who works through the material in this book will fail to become a competent and confident Python coder. It is quite a fantastic book."
-Sandra Henry-Stocker, NetworkWorld
"Reasonably paced and clear. . . . I expect that I'll refer to the book the next time I start a small Python project."
-Paul Floyd, ACCU
"I especially enjoyed the practical approach to getting started with developing code using tools like virtual environments. It's a hefty book coming in at almost 700 pages but definitely worth adding to your library."
-Paul Ferrill, freelancer for a variety of magazines and websites
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
San Francisco
United States
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 42 mm
Weight
1394 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7185-0092-1 (9781718500921)
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E-Book
11/2022
No Starch Press
€47.49
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Person
Jason C. McDonald is a software engineer, manager, speaker, and author of both fiction and nonfiction. You can usually find him haunting his local coffee shops.
Content
Introduction
Part 1: The Python Environment
Chapter 1: The Python Philosophy
Chapter 2: Your Workbench
Chapter 3: Syntax Crash Course
Chapter 4: Project Structure and Imports
Part 2: Essential Structures
Chapter 5: Variables and Types
Chapter 6: Functions and Lambdas
Chapter 7: Objects and Classes
Chapter 8: Errors and Exceptions
Part 3: Data and Flow
Chapter 9: Collections and Iteration
Chapter 10: Generators and Comprehensions
Chapter 11: Text IO and Context Managers
Chapter 12: Binary and Serialization
Part 4: Advanced Concepts
Chapter 13: Inheritance and Mixins
Chapter 14: Metaclasses and ABCs
Chapter 15: Inspection and Generics
Chapter 16: Asynchrony and Concurrency
Chapter 17: Threading and Parallelism
Part 5: Beyond the Code
Chapter 18: Packaging and Distribution
Chapter 19: Debugging and Analysis
Chapter 20: Testing and Profiling
Chapter 21: The Parting of the Ways
Appendix A: Special Attributes and Methods
Appendix B: Python Debugger (pdb) Commands
Glossary
Part 1: The Python Environment
Chapter 1: The Python Philosophy
Chapter 2: Your Workbench
Chapter 3: Syntax Crash Course
Chapter 4: Project Structure and Imports
Part 2: Essential Structures
Chapter 5: Variables and Types
Chapter 6: Functions and Lambdas
Chapter 7: Objects and Classes
Chapter 8: Errors and Exceptions
Part 3: Data and Flow
Chapter 9: Collections and Iteration
Chapter 10: Generators and Comprehensions
Chapter 11: Text IO and Context Managers
Chapter 12: Binary and Serialization
Part 4: Advanced Concepts
Chapter 13: Inheritance and Mixins
Chapter 14: Metaclasses and ABCs
Chapter 15: Inspection and Generics
Chapter 16: Asynchrony and Concurrency
Chapter 17: Threading and Parallelism
Part 5: Beyond the Code
Chapter 18: Packaging and Distribution
Chapter 19: Debugging and Analysis
Chapter 20: Testing and Profiling
Chapter 21: The Parting of the Ways
Appendix A: Special Attributes and Methods
Appendix B: Python Debugger (pdb) Commands
Glossary