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High Performance Python
Your Python code may run correctly, but what if you need it to run faster? This practical book shows you how to locate performance bottlenecks and significantly speed up your code in high-data-volume programs. By explaining the fundamental theory behind design choices, this expanded edition of High Performance Python helps experienced Python programmers gain a deeper understanding of Python's implementation.How do you take advantage of multicore architectures or compilation? Or build a system that scales up beyond RAM limits or with a GPU? Authors Micha Gorelick and Ian Ozsvald reveal concrete solutions to many issues and include war stories from companies that use high-performance Python for GenAI data extraction, productionized machine learning, and more.Get a better grasp of NumPy, Cython, and profilersLearn how Python abstracts the underlying computer architectureUse profiling to find bottlenecks in CPU time and memory usageWrite efficient programs by choosing appropriate data structuresSpeed up matrix and vector computationsProcess DataFrames quickly with Pandas, Dask, and PolarsSpeed up your neural networks and GPU computationsUse tools to compile Python down to machine codeManage multiple I/O and computational operations concurrentlyConvert multiprocessing code to run on local or remote clusters
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Hands-On Reactive Programming with Python
A comprehensive guide to help you understand the principles of Reactive and asynchronous programming and its benefitsKey FeaturesExplore the advantages of Reactive programmingUse concurrency and parallelism in RxPY to build powerful reactive applicationsDeploy and scale your reactive applications using DockerBook DescriptionReactive programming is central to many concurrent systems, but it’s famous for its steep learning curve, which makes most developers feel like they're hitting a wall. With this book, you will get to grips with reactive programming by steadily exploring various conceptsThis hands-on guide gets you started with Reactive Programming (RP) in Python. You will learn abouta the principles and benefits of using RP, which can be leveraged to build powerful concurrent applications. As you progress through the chapters, you will be introduced to the paradigm of Functional and Reactive Programming (FaRP), observables and observers, and concurrency and parallelism. The book will then take you through the implementation of an audio transcoding server and introduce you to a library that helps in the writing of FaRP code. You will understand how to use third-party services and dynamically reconfigure an application.By the end of the book, you will also have learned how to deploy and scale your applications with Docker and Traefik and explore the significant potential behind the reactive streams concept, and you'll have got to grips with a comprehensive set of best practices.What you will learnStructure Python code for better readability, testing, and performanceExplore the world of event-based programmingGrasp the use of the most common operators in RxUnderstand reactive extensions beyond simple examplesMaster the art of writing reusable componentsDeploy an application on a cloud platform with Docker and TraefikWho this book is forIf you are a Python developer who wants to learn Reactive programming to build powerful concurrent and asynchronous applications, this book is for you. Basic understanding of the Python language is all you need to understand the concepts covered in this book.
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Pragmatic Python Programming
Explore the world of programming languages through Python and learn the building blocks of writing programs. This book covers Python 3.10, explaining it through six key concepts. Each chapter contains a real-world example with practical advice and a section on advanced concepts. You'll start by reviewing the concept of expressions and functions, which are two of the core building blocks of programming languages. You'll then move on to object-oriented concepts to help gain a practical understanding of Python, along with a chapter on control flow constructs. The book also takes a close look at sequences, explaining constructs and additional types, and wraps up with a chapter on modules, focusing on how to use and create packages. Whether you’re new to programming or already an experienced developer, upon finishing this book, you will have a solid understanding of Python's state-of-the-art development features.What You Will LearnStudy the six main concepts of the programming languagesLearn how to use programming language constructs through examplesReview the core Python language notations and concepts.Start using Python as a working languageWho This Book Is ForSoftware developers wanting to gain professional core Python knowledge quickly, and non-developers wanting to gain an understanding of programming concepts.
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Learning Python Application Development
Take Python beyond scripting to build robust, reusable, and efficient applicationsAbout This Book• Get to grips with Python techniques that address commonly encountered problems in general application development.• Develop, package, and deploy efficient applications in a fun way.• All-practical coverage of the major areas of application development, including best practices, exception handling, testing, refactoring, design patterns, performance, and GUI application development.Who This Book Is ForDo you know the basics of Python and object oriented programming? Do you want to go an extra mile and learn techniques to make your Python application robust, extensible, and efficient? Then this book is for you.What You Will Learn• Build a robust application by handling exceptions.• Modularize, package, and release the source distribution.• Document the code and implement coding standards.• Create automated tests to catch bugs in the early development stage.• Identify and re-factor badly written code to improve application life.• Detect recurring problems in the code and apply design patterns.• Improve code efficiency by identifying performance bottlenecks and fixing them.• Develop simple GUI applications using Python.In DetailPython is one of the most widely used dynamic programming languages, supported by a rich set of libraries and frameworks that enable rapid development. But fast paced development often comes with its own baggage that could bring down the quality, performance, and extensibility of an application. This book will show you ways to handle such problems and write better Python applications.From the basics of simple command-line applications, develop your skills all the way to designing efficient and advanced Python apps. Guided by a light-hearted fantasy learning theme, overcome the real-world problems of complex Python development with practical solutions. Beginning with a focus on robustness, packaging, and releasing application code, you'll move on to focus on improving application lifetime by making code extensible, reusable, and readable. Get to grips with Python refactoring, design patterns and best practices. Techniques to identify the bottlenecks and improve performance are covered in a series of chapters devoted to performance, before closing with a look at developing Python GUIs.Style and approachThe book uses a fantasy game theme as a medium to explain various topics. Specific aspects of application development are explained in different chapters. In each chapter the reader is presented with an interesting problem which is then tackled using hands-on examples with easy-to-follow instructions.
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Python GUI Programming Cookbook
Over 80 object-oriented recipes to help you create mind-blowing GUIs in PythonAbout This Book• Use object-oriented programming to develop amazing GUIs in Python• Create a working GUI project as a central resource for developing your Python GUIs• Packed with easy-to-follow recipes to help you develop code using the latest released version of PythonWho This Book Is ForIf you are a Python programmer with intermediate level knowledge of GUI programming and want to learn how to create beautiful, effective, and responsive GUIs using the freely available Python GUI frameworks, this book is for you.What You Will Learn• Create amazing GUIs with Python's built-in Tkinter module• Customize the GUIs by using layout managers to arrange the GUI widgets• Advance to an object-oriented programming style using Python• Develop beautiful charts using the free Matplotlib Python module• Use threading in a networked environment to make the GUIs responsive• Discover ways to connect the GUIs to a database• Understand how unit tests can be created and internationalize the GUI• Extend the GUIs with free Python frameworks using best practices In DetailPython is a multi-domain, interpreted programming language. It is a widely used general-purpose, high-level programming language. It is often used as a scripting language because of its forgiving syntax and compatibility with a wide variety of different eco-systems. Its flexible syntax enables developers to write short scripts while at the same time, they can use object-oriented concepts to develop very large projects.Python GUI Programming Cookbook follows a task-based approach to help you create beautiful and very effective GUIs with the least amount of code necessary. This book uses the simplest programming style, using the fewest lines of code to create a GUI in Python, and then advances to using object-oriented programming in later chapters. If you are new to object-oriented programming (OOP), this book will teach you how to take advantage of the OOP coding style in the context of creating GUIs written in Python.Throughout the book, you will develop an entire GUI application, building recipe upon recipe, connecting the GUI to a database. In the later chapters, you will explore additional Python GUI frameworks, using best practices. You will also learn how to use threading to ensure your GUI doesn't go unresponsive.By the end of the book, you will be an expert in Python GUI programming to develop a common set of GUI applications.Style and approachEvery recipe in this programming cookbook solves a problem you might encounter in your programming career. At the same time, most of the recipes build on each other to create an entire, real-life GUI application.
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Learning Scientific Programming with Python
Learn to master basic programming tasks from scratch with real-life, scientifically relevant examples and solutions drawn from both science and engineering. Students and researchers at all levels are increasingly turning to the powerful Python programming language as an alternative to commercial packages and this fast-paced introduction moves from the basics to advanced concepts in one complete volume, enabling readers to gain proficiency quickly. Beginning with general programming concepts such as loops and functions within the core Python 3 language, and moving on to the NumPy, SciPy and Matplotlib libraries for numerical programming and data visualization, this textbook also discusses the use of Jupyter Notebooks to build rich-media, shareable documents for scientific analysis. The second edition features a new chapter on data analysis with the pandas library and comprehensive updates, and new exercises and examples. A final chapter introduces more advanced topics such as floating-point precision and algorithm stability, and extensive online resources support further study. This textbook represents a targeted package for students requiring a solid foundation in Python programming.
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Mastering Python Scripting for System Administrators
Leverage the features and libraries of Python to administrate your environment efficiently.Key FeaturesLearn how to solve problems of system administrators and automate routine activitiesLearn to handle regular expressions, network administration Building GUI, web-scraping and database administration including data analyticsBook DescriptionPython has evolved over time and extended its features in relation to every possible IT operation. Python is simple to learn, yet has powerful libraries that can be used to build powerful Python scripts for solving real-world problems and automating administrators' routine activities. The objective of this book is to walk through a series of projects that will teach readers Python scripting with each project.This book will initially cover Python installation and quickly revise basic to advanced programming fundamentals. The book will then focus on the development process as a whole, from setup to planning to building different tools. It will include IT administrators' routine activities (text processing, regular expressions, file archiving, and encryption), network administration (socket programming, email handling, the remote controlling of devices using telnet/ssh, and protocols such as SNMP/DHCP), building graphical user interface, working with websites (Apache log file processing, SOAP and REST APIs communication, and web scraping), and database administration (MySQL and similar database data administration, data analytics, and reporting).By the end of this book, you will be able to use the latest features of Python and be able to build powerful tools that will solve challenging, real-world tasksWhat you will learnUnderstand how to install Python and debug Python scriptsUnderstand and write scripts for automating testing and routine administrative activitiesUnderstand how to write scripts for text processing, encryption, decryption, and archivingHandle files, such as pdf, excel, csv, and txt files, and generate reportsWrite scripts for remote network administration, including handling emailsBuild interactive tools using a graphical user interfaceHandle Apache log files, SOAP and REST APIs communicationAutomate database administration and perform statistical analysisWho this book is forThis book would be ideal for users with some basic understanding of Python programming and who are interested in scaling their programming skills to command line scripting and system administration. Prior knowledge of Python would be necessary.
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Asynchronous Programming in Python
Take a practical journey through the core principles, concepts, and applications of asynchronous programming in Python across real-world environments and technologies.Key FeaturesUnderstand core principles and theory behind async programming in PythonMeasure the impact of async techniques in practical, real-world use casesApply async patterns in software design and data-oriented architecturesBook DescriptionAsynchronous programming is one of the most effective but often misunderstood techniques for building fast, scalable, and responsive systems in Python. While it can significantly improve performance, efficiency, and sustainability, using async without a clear understanding of its trade-offs can lead to fragile designs and hard-to-debug issues.This book offers a structured approach to applying asynchronous programming in Python. It begins with a conceptual framework to help you distinguish between synchronous and asynchronous execution models, and shows how async relates to other concurrency strategies such as multithreading and multiprocessing. From there, you will explore the core tools available for building async applications in Python.You will also learn how to measure the impact of async programming in practical scenarios, profile and debug asynchronous code, and evaluate performance improvements using real-world metrics. The final chapters focus on applying async techniques to common cloud-based systems, such as web frameworks, database interactions, and data-pipelines tools.Designed for developers looking to apply async programming with confidence, this book blends real-world examples with core concepts to help you write efficient, maintainable Python code.What you will learnUse generators, coroutines and async/await to build scalable Python functionsExplore event loops to manage concurrency and orchestrate async flowCompare concurrency models to choose the right async strategyOptimize I/O-intensive programs to improve system throughput and efficiencyBuild async services using real-world APIs and popular Python librariesApply structured concurrency and design patterns for cleaner async designTest and debug async Python code to ensure reliability and stabilityWho this book is forThis book will help Python developers who want to understand and apply the asynchronous programming model in application development, data analysis, and orchestration scenarios. Junior developers, data engineers,, and tech leads will also benefit from the application design examples.
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Conceptual Programming with Python
Thorsten and Isaac have written this book based on a programming course we teach for Master's Students at the School of Computer Science of the University of Nottingham. The book is intended for students with little or no background in programming coming from different backgrounds educationally as well as culturally. It is not mainly a Python course but we use Python as a vehicle to teach basic programming concepts. Hence, the words conceptual programming in the title. We cover basic concepts about data structures, imperative programming, recursion and backtracking, object-oriented programming, functional programming, game development and some basics of data science.
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Learn Programming in Python with Cody Jackson
Kick-start your development journey with this end-to-end guide that covers Python programming fundamentals along with application developmentKey FeaturesGain a solid understanding of Python programming with coverage of data structures and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)Design graphical user interfaces for desktops with libraries such as Kivy and TkinterWrite elegant, reusable, and efficient code Book DescriptionPython is a cross-platform language used by organizations such as Google and NASA. It lets you work quickly and efficiently, allowing you to concentrate on your work rather than the language. Based on his personal experiences when learning to program, Learn Programming in Python with Cody Jackson provides a hands-on introduction to computer programming utilizing one of the most readable programming languages–Python. It aims to educate readers regarding software development as well as help experienced developers become familiar with the Python language, utilizing real-world lessons to help readers understand programming concepts quickly and easily. The book starts with the basics of programming, and describes Python syntax while developing the skills to make complete programs. In the first part of the book, readers will be going through all the concepts with short and easy-to-understand code samples that will prepare them for the comprehensive application built in parts 2 and 3. The second part of the book will explore topics such as application requirements, building the application, testing, and documentation. It is here that you will get a solid understanding of building an end-to-end application in Python. The next part will show you how to complete your applications by converting text-based simulation into an interactive, graphical user interface, using a desktop GUI framework. After reading the book, you will be confident in developing a complete application in Python, from program design to documentation to deployment.What you will learnUse the interactive shell for prototyping and code execution, including variable assignment Deal with program errors by learning when to manually throw exceptions Employ exceptions for code management Enhance code by utilizing Python's built-in shortcuts to improve efficiency and make coding easier Interact with files and package Python data for network transfer or storage Understand how tests drive code writing, and vice versaExplore the different frameworks that are available for GUI developmentWho this book is forLearn Programming in Python with Cody Jackson is for beginners or novice programmers who have no programming background and wish to take their first step in software development. This book will also be beneficial for intermediate programmers and will provide deeper insights into effective coding practices in Python.
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Intelligent Banking
Traditional money and banking textbooks establish the central tenets of the economics of financial markets in a theoretical, academic fashion and rarely offer any knowledge of computer skills. Intelligent Banking bridges this gap by introducing the fundamentals of finance in tandem with the development of programming skills. This book leans heavily on Python programming, while teaching fundamental concepts of money and banking to undergraduate and masters level students. Along with discussions on the fundamentals, including topics like debt measurement, monetary aggregates and money supply, asset value, risk management, bonds and stocks, the book also teaches the basics of coding and machine learning. Intelligent Banking is a one-stop-shop for learning first-principle financial concepts with direct coding applications within the span of a college term. The detailed glossaries at the end of chapters and the Python code examples and coursework will help students be better prepared to meet the demands of today’s banking and financial companies who are increasingly demanding these skills from their job applicants.
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Intermediate Python and Large Language Models
Harness the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) to build cutting-edge AI applications with Python and LangChain. This book provides a hands-on approach to understanding, implementing, and deploying LLM-powered solutions, equipping developers, data scientists, and AI enthusiasts with the tools to create real-world AI applications. The journey begins with an introduction to LangChain, covering its core concepts, integration with Python, and essential components such as prompt engineering, memory management, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). As you progress, you'll explore advanced AI workflows, including multi-agent architectures, fine-tuning strategies, and optimization techniques to maximize LLM efficiency. The book also takes a deep dive into practical applications of LLMs, guiding you through the development of intelligent chatbots, document retrieval systems, content generation pipelines, and AI-driven automation tools. You'll learn how to leverage APIs, integrate LLMs into web and mobile platforms, and optimize large-scale deployments while addressing key challenges such as inference latency, cost efficiency, and ethical considerations. By the end of the book, you'll have gained a solid understanding of LLM architectures, hands-on experience with LangChain, and the expertise to build scalable AI applications that redefine human-computer interaction. What You Will Learn Understand the fundamentals of LangChain and Python for LLM development Know advanced AI workflows, including fine-tuning and memory management Build AI-powered applications such as chatbots, retrieval systems, and automation tools Know deployment strategies and performance optimization for real-world use Use best practices for scalability, security, and responsible AI implementation Unlock the full potential of LLMs and take your AI development skills to the next level Who This Book Is For Software engineers and Python developers interested in learning the foundations of LLMs and building advanced modern LLM applications for various tasks
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Python for Programmers
This book is intended primarily for developers who have little or no experience with Python or Pandas. It contains a fast-paced introduction to Python and Python-based solutions to various tasks. Chapter 1 provides a quick tour of basic Python 3, followed by a chapter that shows how to work with loops and conditional logic in Python. Chapter 3 discusses data structures in Python, followed by a chapter that features code samples for tasks with strings and arrays in Python. Chapter 5 contains concepts in object-oriented programming, along with code samples that illustrate how they are implemented in Python. Chapter 6 introduces recursion and some fundamental topics in combinatorics. Finally, the appendix provides an introduction to Pandas. Companion files with code and figures are available for downloading from the publisher.Features:Provides the reader with basic Python 3 and Pandas programming concepts.Companion files with code and figures
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Python Programming for Linguistics and Text-focussed Digital Humanities
Learn how to use Python for linguistics and digital humanities research, perfect for students working with Python for the first time Python programming is no longer only for computer science students; it is now an essential skill in linguistics, the digital humanities (DH), and social science programs that involve text analytics. Python Programming for Linguistics and Digital Humanities provides a comprehensive introduction to this widely used programming language, offering guidance on using Python to perform various processing and analysis techniques on text. Assuming no prior knowledge of programming, this student-friendly guide covers essential topics and concepts such as installing Python, using the command line, working with strings, writing modular code, designing a simple graphical user interface (GUI), annotating language data in XML and TEI, creating basic visualizations, and more. This invaluable text explains the basic tools students will need to perform their own research projects and tackle various data analysis problems. Throughout the book, hands-on exercises provide students with the opportunity to apply concepts to particular questions or projects in processing textual data and solving language-related issues. Each chapter concludes with a detailed discussion of the code applied, possible alternatives, and potential pitfalls or error messages. Teaches students how to use Python to tackle the types of problems they will encounter in linguistics and the digital humanitiesFeatures numerous practical examples of language analysis, gradually moving from simple concepts and programs to more complex projectsDescribes how to build a variety of data visualizations, such as frequency plots and word cloudsFocuses on the text processing applications of Python, including creating word and frequency lists, recognizing linguistic patterns, and processing words for morphological analysisIncludes access to a companion website with all Python programs produced in the chapter exercises and additional Python programming resourcesPython Programming for Linguistics and Digital Humanities: Applications for Text-Focused Fields is a must-have resource for students pursuing text-based research in the humanities, the social sciences, and all subfields of linguistics, particularly computational linguistics and corpus linguistics.
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Python Using GPT-5 and Gemini
Python Using GPT-5 and Gemini provides a practical, up-to-date guide that combines solid Python programming skills with real-world integration of today’s leading large language models. The book teaches essential Python techniques while showing readers exactly how to connect and use GPT-5, Google Gemini, Claude, Grok, Perplexity, and other major models in their daily work.Readers will gain a strong foundation in Python data structures, comprehensions, generators, regular expressions, and object-oriented programming. The book then moves into detailed coverage of GPT-5 (including GPT-5.4 and GPT-5.3 Instant), Gemini 3.1, Claude Mythos and Opus 4.6, along with practical Python code samples for chatbots, tool calling, data analysis, graphics generation, and integration with PowerPoint and Excel. Additional chapters explore LLM benchmarks, deceptive behaviors such as alignment faking and scheming, military AI applications, and comparisons between the major models, giving readers clear insight into their relative strengths and limitations.This book is written for intermediate Python developers, data scientists, technical professionals, and anyone who wants to move beyond basic prompting and build production-ready applications that effectively combine Python with the latest generation of large language models.
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