Beginning Python
Author | : Peter C. Norton |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 689 |
Release | : 2005-07-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780471760313 |
ISBN-13 | : 0471760315 |
Rating | : 4/5 (13 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This tutorial offers readers a thorough introduction to programming in Python 2.4, the portable, interpreted, object-oriented programming language that combines power with clear syntax Beginning programmers will quickly learn to develop robust, reliable, and reusable Python applications for Web development, scientific applications, and system tasks for users or administrators Discusses the basics of installing Python as well as the new features of Python release 2.4, which make it easier for users to create scientific and Web applications Features examples of various operating systems throughout the book, including Linux, Mac OS X/BSD, and Windows XP