A Handbook On Python Programming

<p>This book will introduce you to the Python programming language. Its aimed at beginning programmers but even if youve written programs before and just want to add Python to your list of languages Introducing Python will get you started.</p><p>Its an unhurried introduction taking small steps from the basics to more involved and varied topics. I mix cookbook and tutorial styles to explain new terms and ideas but not too many at once. Real Python code is included early and often.</p><p>Even though this is an introduction I include some topics that might seem advanced such as NoSQL databases and message-passing libraries. I chose these because they can solve some problems better than standard solutions. Youll download and install external Python packages which is good to know when the batteries included with Python dont fit your application. And its fun to try something new.</p><p>I also include some examples of what not to do especially if youve programmed in other languages and try to adapt those styles to Python. And I wont pretend that Python is perfect Ill show you what to avoid.</p>