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Python for Geeks
Take your Python skills to the next level to develop scalable, real-world applications for local as well as cloud deploymentKey FeaturesAll code examples have been tested with Python 3.7 and Python 3.8 and are expected to work with any future 3.x releaseLearn how to build modular and object-oriented applications in PythonDiscover how to use advanced Python techniques for the cloud and clustersBook DescriptionPython is a multipurpose language that can be used for multiple use cases. Python for Geeks will teach you how to advance in your career with the help of expert tips and tricks.You'll start by exploring the different ways of using Python optimally, both from the design and implementation point of view. Next, you'll understand the life cycle of a large-scale Python project. As you advance, you'll focus on different ways of creating an elegant design by modularizing a Python project and learn best practices and design patterns for using Python. You'll also discover how to scale out Python beyond a single thread and how to implement multiprocessing and multithreading in Python. In addition to this, you'll understand how you can not only use Python to deploy on a single machine but also use clusters in private as well as in public cloud computing environments. You'll then explore data processing techniques, focus on reusable, scalable data pipelines, and learn how to use these advanced techniques for network automation, serverless functions, and machine learning. Finally, you'll focus on strategizing web development design using the techniques and best practices covered in the book.By the end of this Python book, you'll be able to do some serious Python programming for large-scale complex projects.What you will learnUnderstand how to design and manage complex Python projectsStrategize test-driven development (TDD) in PythonExplore multithreading and multiprogramming in PythonUse Python for data processing with Apache Spark and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Deploy serverless programs on public clouds such as GCPUse Python to build web applications and application programming interfacesApply Python for network automation and serverless functionsGet to grips with Python for data analysis and machine learningWho this book is forThis book is for intermediate-level Python developers in any field who are looking to build their skills to develop and manage large-scale complex projects. Developers who want to create reusable modules and Python libraries and cloud developers building applications for cloud deployment will also find this book useful. Prior experience with Python will help you get the most out of this book.
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Mastering Python
Use advanced features of Python to write high-quality, readable code and packagesKey FeaturesExtensively updated for Python 3.10 with new chapters on design patterns, scientific programming, machine learning, and interactive PythonShape your scripts using key concepts like concurrency, performance optimization, asyncio, and multiprocessingLearn how advanced Python features fit together to produce maintainable codeBook DescriptionEven if you find writing Python code easy, writing code that is efficient, maintainable, and reusable is not so straightforward. Many of Python's capabilities are underutilized even by more experienced programmers. Mastering Python, Second Edition, is an authoritative guide to understanding advanced Python programming so you can write the highest quality code. This new edition has been extensively revised and updated with exercises, four new chapters and updates up to Python 3.10. Revisit important basics, including Pythonic style and syntax and functional programming. Avoid common mistakes made by programmers of all experience levels. Make smart decisions about the best testing and debugging tools to use, optimize your code's performance across multiple machines and Python versions, and deploy often-forgotten Python features to your advantage. Get fully up to speed with asyncio and stretch the language even further by accessing C functions with simple Python calls. Finally, turn your new-and-improved code into packages and share them with the wider Python community. If you are a Python programmer wanting to improve your code quality and readability, this Python book will make you confident in writing high-quality scripts and taking on bigger challengesWhat you will learnWrite beautiful Pythonic code and avoid common Python coding mistakesApply the power of decorators, generators, coroutines, and metaclassesUse different testing systems like pytest, unittest, and doctestTrack and optimize application performance for both memory and CPU usageDebug your applications with PDB, Werkzeug, and faulthandlerImprove your performance through asyncio, multiprocessing, and distributed computingExplore popular libraries like Dask, NumPy, SciPy, pandas, TensorFlow, and scikit-learnExtend Python's capabilities with C/C++ libraries and system callsWho this book is forThis book will benefit more experienced Python programmers who wish to upskill, serving as a reference for best practices and some of the more intricate Python techniques. Even if you have been using Python for years, chances are that you haven't yet encountered every topic discussed in this book. A good understanding of Python programming is necessary
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Artificial Intelligence with Python
Build real-world Artificial Intelligence applications with Python to intelligently interact with the world around youAbout This Book• Step into the amazing world of intelligent apps using this comprehensive guide• Enter the world of Artificial Intelligence, explore it, and create your own applications• Work through simple yet insightful examples that will get you up and running with Artificial Intelligence in no timeWho This Book Is ForThis book is for Python developers who want to build real-world Artificial Intelligence applications. This book is friendly to Python beginners, but being familiar with Python would be useful to play around with the code. It will also be useful for experienced Python programmers who are looking to use Artificial Intelligence techniques in their existing technology stacks.What You Will Learn• Realize different classification and regression techniques• Understand the concept of clustering and how to use it to automatically segment data• See how to build an intelligent recommender system• Understand logic programming and how to use it• Build automatic speech recognition systems• Understand the basics of heuristic search and genetic programming• Develop games using Artificial Intelligence• Learn how reinforcement learning works• Discover how to build intelligent applications centered on images, text, and time series data• See how to use deep learning algorithms and build applications based on itIn DetailArtificial Intelligence is becoming increasingly relevant in the modern world where everything is driven by technology and data. It is used extensively across many fields such as search engines, image recognition, robotics, finance, and so on. We will explore various real-world scenarios in this book and you'll learn about various algorithms that can be used to build Artificial Intelligence applications.During the course of this book, you will find out how to make informed decisions about what algorithms to use in a given context. Starting from the basics of Artificial Intelligence, you will learn how to develop various building blocks using different data mining techniques. You will see how to implement different algorithms to get the best possible results, and will understand how to apply them to real-world scenarios. If you want to add an intelligence layer to any application that's based on images, text, stock market, or some other form of data, this exciting book on Artificial Intelligence will definitely be your guide!Style and approachThis highly practical book will show you how to implement Artificial Intelligence. The book provides multiple examples enabling you to create smart applications to meet the needs of your organization. In every chapter, we explain an algorithm, implement it, and then build a smart application.
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Practical Maya Programming with Python
"Practical Maya Programming with Python" is a practical tutorial packed with plenty of examples and sample projects which guides you through building reusable, independent modules and handling unexpected errors. If you are a developer looking to build a powerful system using Python and Maya's capabilities, then this book is for you. Practical Maya Programming with Python is perfect for intermediate users with basic experience in Python and Maya who want to better their knowledge and skills.
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Getting Started with Python for the Internet of Things
Build clever, collaborative, and powerful automation systems with the Raspberry Pi and Python.Key FeaturesCreate your own Pi-Rover or Pi-Hexipod robotsDevelop practical applications in Python using Raspberry PiBuild your own Jarvis, a highly advanced computerized AIBook DescriptionThis Learning Path takes you on a journey in the world of robotics and teaches you all that you can achieve with Raspberry Pi and Python.It teaches you to harness the power of Python with the Raspberry Pi 3 and the Raspberry Pi zero to build superlative automation systems that can transform your business. You will learn to create text classifiers, predict sentiment in words, and develop applications with the Tkinter library. Things will get more interesting when you build a human face detection and recognition system and a home automation system in Python, where different appliances are controlled using the Raspberry Pi. With such diverse robotics projects, you'll grasp the basics of robotics and its functions, and understand the integration of robotics with the IoT environment.By the end of this Learning Path, you will have covered everything from configuring a robotic controller, to creating a self-driven robotic vehicle using Python.Raspberry Pi 3 Cookbook for Python Programmers - Third Edition by Tim Cox, Dr. Steven Lawrence FernandesPython Programming with Raspberry Pi by Sai Yamanoor, Srihari YamanoorPython Robotics Projects by Prof. Diwakar VaishWhat you will learnBuild text classifiers and predict sentiment in words with the Tkinter libraryDevelop human face detection and recognition systemsCreate a neural network module for optical character recognitionBuild a mobile robot using the Raspberry Pi as a controllerUnderstand how to interface sensors, actuators, and LED displays workApply machine learning techniques to your modelsInterface your robots with BluetoothWho this book is forThis Learning Path is specially designed for Python developers who want to take their skills to the next level by creating robots that can enhance people's lives. Familiarity with Python and electronics will aid understanding the concepts in this Learning Path.
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Hands-On Data Structures and Algorithms with Python
Understand how implementing different data structures and algorithms intelligently can make your Python code and applications more maintainable and efficientKey FeaturesExplore functional and reactive implementations of traditional and advanced data structuresApply a diverse range of algorithms in your Python codeImplement the skills you have learned to maximize the performance of your applicationsBook DescriptionChoosing the right data structure is pivotal to optimizing the performance and scalability of applications. This new edition of Hands-On Data Structures and Algorithms with Python will expand your understanding of key structures, including stacks, queues, and lists, and also show you how to apply priority queues and heaps in applications. You'll learn how to analyze and compare Python algorithms, and understand which algorithms should be used for a problem based on running time and computational complexity. You will also become confident organizing your code in a manageable, consistent, and scalable way, which will boost your productivity as a Python developer.By the end of this Python book, you'll be able to manipulate the most important data structures and algorithms to more efficiently store, organize, and access data in your applications.What you will learnUnderstand common data structures and algorithms using examples, diagrams, and exercisesExplore how more complex structures, such as priority queues and heaps, can benefit your codeImplement searching, sorting, and selection algorithms on number and string sequencesBecome confident with key string-matching algorithmsUnderstand algorithmic paradigms and apply dynamic programming techniquesUse asymptotic notation to analyze algorithm performance with regard to time and space complexitiesWrite powerful, robust code using the latest features of PythonWho this book is forThis book is for developers and programmers who are interested in learning about data structures and algorithms in Python to write complex, flexible programs. Basic Python programming knowledge is expected.
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