{"product_id":"dead-simple-python-isbn-9781718500921","title":"Dead Simple Python","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe complete core language for existing programmers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDead Simple Python\u003c\/i\u003e is a thorough introduction to every feature of the Python language for programmers who are impatient to write production code. Instead of revisiting elementary computer science topics, you’ll dive deep into idiomatic Python patterns so you can write professional Python programs in no time.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAfter speeding through Python’s basic syntax and setting up a complete programming environment, you’ll learn to work with Python’s dynamic data typing, its support for both functional and object-oriented programming techniques, special features like generator expressions, and advanced topics like concurrency. You’ll also learn how to package, distribute, debug, and test your Python project.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMaster how to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eMake Python's dynamic typing work for you to produce cleaner, more adaptive code.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHarness advanced iteration techniques to structure and process your data.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDesign classes and functions that work without unwanted surprises or arbitrary constraints.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUse multiple inheritance and introspection to write classes that work intuitively.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eImprove your code's responsiveness and performance with asynchrony, concurrency, and parallelism.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStructure your Python project for production-grade testing and distribution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe most pedantically pythonic primer ever printed, \u003ci\u003eDead Simple Python\u003c\/i\u003e will take you from working with the absolute basics to coding applications worthy of publication.Introduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: The Python Environment\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChapter 1: The Python Philosophy\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Your Workbench\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Syntax Crash Course\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Project Structure and Imports\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Essential Structures\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChapter 5: Variables and Types\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Functions and Lambdas\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Objects and Classes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Errors and Exceptions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Data and Flow\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChapter 9: Collections and Iteration\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Generators and Comprehensions\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: Text IO and Context Managers\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: Binary and Serialization\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Advanced Concepts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChapter 13: Inheritance and Mixins\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14: Metaclasses and ABCs\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15: Inspection and Generics\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16: Asynchrony and Concurrency\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17: Threading and Parallelism\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Beyond the Code\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChapter 18: Packaging and Distribution\u003cbr\u003eChapter 19: Debugging and Analysis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 20: Testing and Profiling\u003cbr\u003eChapter 21: The Parting of the Ways\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A: Special Attributes and Methods\u003cbr\u003eAppendix B: Python Debugger (pdb) Commands\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\"An invaluable resource for those looking to learn the fundamentals of the Python programming language. . . . \u003ci\u003eDead Simple Python\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal choice for Python beginners who want to quickly advance from the bare basics to production-level coding.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Ben Lutkevich, TechTarget\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Definitely a book that any Python programmer NEEDS to have on [their] bookshelf!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eFull Circle Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"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.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—The Security Noob\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Makes a good starting point for those contemplating a serious Python effort and who need to start with the basics.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Lee Teschler, Microcontroller Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Sandra Henry-Stocker, NetworkWorld\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Reasonably paced and clear. . . . I expect that I’ll refer to the book the next time I start a small Python project.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Paul Floyd, ACCU\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eI 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.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Paul Ferrill, freelancer for a variety of magazines and websites\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJason C. McDonald\u003c\/b\u003e is a software engineer, manager, speaker, and author of both fiction and nonfiction. 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