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Deep Dive Python
Take your programming skills to the next level by expanding real-world Python applications in open-source code. This book is an essential guide for experienced developers looking to enhance their Python proficiency. Using code examples from popular open-source projects you'll master Python concepts and see how they are applied in production-level code. By understanding code from established projects, you'll develop a deeper appreciation for Python's capabilities and learn best practices that have been battle-tested in the real world. You'll gain the confidence to tackle complex projects, optimize your code, and implement advanced Python features effectively. You'll also examine typing, generators, iterators, the itertools module, multithreading, multiprocessing, and asyncio. This will equip you to build production-ready Python programs and libraries. Whether you're building large-scale applications, contributing to open-source projects, or solving intricate programming challenges, Deep Dive Python will provide you with the knowledge and practical experience to excel in your Python development journey. What You Will Learn Master Python's core data structures and how to use them effectively. Implement decorators, descriptors, metaclasses, and abstract base classes in your code Enhance your code with functional programming techniques using the functools module Improve iteration with generators, iterators, and the itertools module Select the best Python concurrent programming models to use for optimal performance Apply best practices for code organization, packaging, and creating maintainable Python projects Who This Book Is For Experienced Python developers who want to expand their programming skils
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Python Bootcamp
Python Bootcamp is a concise guide to becoming proficient in the Python programming language. This book enables you to write and comprehend engaging Python programs quickly. The book is organized into three main parts. Part I: Foundations lays the groundwork for your programming journey. You'll begin with setting up your programming environment and introducing essential programming concepts. Next, you'll explore strings, integers, floats, booleans, lists, tuples, and dictionaries, all while learning to create interactive applications. Part II: Building Smart Programs equips you with the tools to enhance your coding skills. You'll learn to make decisions in your programs and learn how to repeat actions efficiently. You'll learn more complex structures and learn about Functions and Modules to create reusable code. Further, you will be introduced to error management, and how to read from and write to files. Part III: Introduction to OOP offers a brief overview of object-oriented programming. You'll explore Classes and Objects and learn about Inheritance, allowing for code reuse and organization. Each chapter is designed to be completed in short time, making this book perfect for readers who feel intimidated by lengthy, complex programming texts yet wish to learn quickly and effectively. What you will learn: Understand the fundamental features of Python 3Learn to use Jupyter Notebook with the Anaconda distribution.Discover tools that can improve your coding skills.Explore Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) with Python. Who this book is for: Software developers, and software architects. Readers with basic programming knowledge will find it quick and easy to understand.
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Pro Python 3
Refine your programming techniques and approaches to become a more productive and creative Python programmer. This book explores the concepts and features that will improve not only your code but also your understanding of the Python community with insights and details about the Python philosophy.Pro Python 3, Third Edition gives you the tools to write clean, innovative code. It starts with a review of some core Python principles, which are illustrated by various concepts and examples later in the book. The first half of the book explores aspects of functions, classes, protocols, and strings, describing techniques which may not be common knowledge, but which together form a solid foundation. Later chapters cover documentation, testing, and app distribution. Along the way, you’ll develop a complex Python framework that incorporates ideas learned throughout the book.Updates in this edition include the role of iterators in Python 3, web scraping with Scrapy and BeautifulSoup, using Requests to call web pages without strings, new tools for distribution and installation, and much more. By the end of the book you'll be ready to deploy uncommon features that can take your skills to the next level in Python.What You’ll LearnImplement programs with various types of Python functionsWork with classes and object-oriented programmingUse strings from the standard library and third-party librariesHarvest web site data with PythonAutomate unit testing by writing a test suiteReview imaging, random number generation, and NumPy scientific extensionsUnderstand The Zen of Python documentation to help you decide the best way to distribute your codeWho This Book Is ForIntermediate programmers familiar with Python who are looking to move to an advanced level. You should have written at least a simple Python application, and be comfortable with a basic object-oriented approach, using the interactive interpreter, and writing control structures.
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Python Programming Fundamentals
This easy-to-follow and classroom-tested textbook guides the reader through the fundamentals of programming with Python, an accessible language which can be learned incrementally. Features: incudes numerous examples and practice exercises throughout the text, with additional exercises, solutions and review questions at the end of each chapter; highlights the patterns which frequently appear when writing programs, reinforcing the application of these patterns for problem-solving through practice exercises; introduces the use of a debugger tool to inspect a program, enabling students to discover for themselves how programs work and enhance their understanding; presents the Tkinter framework for building graphical user interface applications and event-driven programs; provides instructional videos and additional information for students, as well as support materials for instructors, at an associated website.
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CPython
Deep Dive CPython explores the internal mechanics of CPython, the widely used Python interpreter written in C. Starting with a practical guide on downloading and compiling the CPython source, this book is perfect for developers eager to understand Python's behaviour at a fundamental level. The book takes readers from basic concepts to complex details with a systematic breakdown of core components. It covers everything from CPython's data structures like PyObject and PyTypeObject to object lifecycle management, giving insight into memory allocation and object reference counting. Each chapter illustrates CPython's architecture, such as Python's "everything is an object" philosophy, list handling, string manipulation, and dictionary operations. Readers will explore Python's REPL modifications, string internals, and custom type creation with practical examples, like crafting a "backflipping" PyKittyType. Detailed sections on Python's virtual machine operations, bytecode generation, and exception handling enrich readers' understanding of how Python code is parsed, compiled, and executed. This book is a thorough guide for readers who want to go beyond basic Python use and understand how it works internally. Covering complex concepts like generators, iterators, descriptors, and metaclasses, this book equips readers with a thorough grasp of Python's performance optimization and design complexities. What you will learn: How to download, compile, and modify CPython's source codeGain insight into fundamental structures like PyObject and PyTypeObject, Understand Python's detailed handling of lists, strings, dictionaries, and the REPL environment.What are bytecode generation, custom types, and the inner workings of Python's virtual machine. Who this book is for: Python programmers aiming to gain a deeper understanding of Python's internals and move beyond standard usage, as well as software professionals interested in CPython's C-based implementation and core architecture.
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Introduction to Programming for Researchers
Enhance your computational and programming skills using Bash and Python to improve productivity and efficiency in research projects. This book is an essential guide for STEM researchers. Structured into several parts, each builds on the previous ones to ensure a solid foundation in programming. You'll begin with the basics of digital computation and operating systems, then write pipelines and scripts in Bash, focusing on tools for working with datasets in text files. After introducing algorithms and floating-point numbers, the book transitions to Python, emphasizing SciPy libraries and built-in features like type hints and f-strings. IPython and Jupyter notebooks are integrated into the lessons throughout. Programming best practices are taught, alongside programming basics. These include documentation and unit testing. As the target audience is STEM students and professionals, examples make heavy use of datasets and the SciPy software stack, especially NumPy, Matplotlib, Pandas, and SymPy. Introduction to Programming for Researchers will foster a deeper understanding of computational tools and critical programming skills, empowering you to tackle complex datasets and enhance their research capabilities. What You Will Learn Apply programming skills to enhance research productivity and efficiency. Write Bash pipelines and executable scripts. Implement basic algorithms in Python, focusing on time efficiency and structured programming. Who This Book Is For Experienced researchers looking to improve their computational skills; students in the natural sciences and engineering; scientists and engineers from various fields, seeking to integrate programming skills into their research methodologies.
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Python Made Easy
Python has become one of the most versatile and widely used programming languages, known for its simplicity and efficiency. Python Made Easy is designed to help beginner developers easily learn the fundamentals and intermediate concepts of Python. This book provides a structured approach to learning Python, covering essential topics from basic syntax to complex data structures and numerical computing. The book starts with an introduction to Python, explaining its advantages, drawbacks, and the importance of style guides. It then delves into key programming concepts, including variables, lists, strings, dictionaries, tuples, and rare data structures, helping readers build a strong foundation. Readers will also explore loops, conditional statements, Boolean logic, essential mathematical operations, and NumPy's use for numerical computations. Complex topics such as object-oriented programming, inheritance, file handling, unit testing, and data visualization using Matplotlib are covered in depth. Additionally, the book introduces practical applications in numerical mathematics, including Monte Carlo integration and differential equations. By the end, readers will have an understanding of Python's core principles and practical applications, empowering them to write efficient, scalable, and well-structured code. This book is particularly helpful if you already know some other programming language and you want to kick start your Python knowledge. What you will learn: Understand Python fundamentals, including variables, loops, and data structures. What is object-oriented programming, inheritance, and file handling. Explore numerical computing with NumPy and data visualization using Matplotlib. Gain hands-on experience with unit testing, Monte Carlo integration, and real-world applications. Who this book is for: Beginners and aspiring programmers, software professionals transitioning to Python and students
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Blender Python API
Understand Blender's Python API to allow for precision 3D modeling and add-on development. Follow detailed guidance on how to create precise geometries, complex texture mappings, optimized renderings, and much more.This book is a detailed, user-friendly guide to understanding and using Blender’s Python API for programmers and 3D artists. Blender is a popular open source 3D modeling software used in advertising, animation, data visualization, physics simulation, photorealistic rendering, and more. Programmers can produce extremely complex and precise models that would be impossible to replicate by hand, while artists enjoy numerous new community-built add-ons.The Blender Python API is an unparalleled programmable visualization environment. Using the API is made difficult due to its complex object hierarchy and vast documentation. Understanding the Blender Python API clearly explains the interface. You will become familiar with data structures and low-level concepts in both modeling and rendering with special attention given to optimizing procedurally generated models. In addition, the book:Discusses modules of the API as analogs to human input modes in BlenderReviews low-level and data-level manipulation of 3D objects in Blender PythonDetails how to deploy and extend projects with external librariesProvides organized utilities of novel and mature API abstractions for general use in add-on developmentWhat You’ll LearnGenerate 3D data visualizations in Blender to better understand multivariate data and mathematical patterns.Create precision object models in Blender of architectural models, procedurally generated landscapes, atomic models, etc.Develop and distribute a Blender add-on, with special consideration given to careful development practicesPick apart Blender’s 3D viewport and Python source code to learn about API behaviorsDevelop a practical knowledge of 3D modeling and rendering conceptsHave a practical reference to an already powerful and vast APIWho This Book Is ForPython programmers with an interest in data science, game development, procedural generation, and open-source programming as well as programmers of all types with a need to generate precise 3D models. Also for 3D artists with an interest in programming or with programming experience and Blender artists regardless of programming experience.
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Make Your Own Python Text Adventure
Learn programming with Python by creating a text adventure. This book will teach you the fundamentals of programming, how to organize code, and some coding best practices. By the end of the book, you will have a working game that you can play or show off to friends. You will also be able to change the game and make it your own by writing a different story line, including new items, creating new characters, and more.Make your own Python Text Adventure offers a structured approach to learning Python that teaches the fundamentals of the language, while also guiding the development of the customizable game. The first half of the book introduces programming concepts and Python syntax by building the basic structure of the game. You'll also apply the new concepts in homework questions (with solutions if you get stuck!) that follow each chapter. The second half of the book will shift the focus to adding features to your game and making it more entertaining for the player. Python is often recommended as a first programming language for beginners, and for good reason. Whether you've just decided to learn programming or you've struggled before with vague tutorials, this book will help you get started. What You'll LearnInstall Python and set up a workspaceMaster programming basics and best practices including functions, lists, loops and objectsCreate an interactive adventure game with a customizable worldWho This Book Is ForPeople who have never programmed before or for novice programmers starting out with Python.
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