Python Simply In Depth

Length: 391 pages
Edition: 2
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021-07-01
ISBN-10: B098JJ557L
Sales Rank: #0 (See Top 100 Books)

Python Simply In Depth provides all essential programming concepts and information one shall need in order to start developing their own Python program. The book provides a comprehensive walk-through of Python programming in a clear, straightforward manner that beginners will appreciate. Important concepts are introduced through a step-by-step discussion and reinforced by relevant examples and illustrations. This book can be used as a guide to help explore, harness, and gain appreciation of the capabilities and features of Python.

This book is featured with advanced topics, such as Python Pandas, Database Connectivity, Python GUI Programming and Python Libraries apart from the core concepts like Multithreading, Exception Handling and Useful Modules. I chose these because they can solve some problems better than standard solutions.

In the two years since the first edition of this book was published in late 2019, there have been substantial changes in Python itself. Although I have attempted to retain as much of the prior version of this text as possible, this new edition reflects many recent changes in the Python language, as well as a handful of structural changes.

This book is a close-to-complete presentation of the Python language. Whether you are new to programming or a professional developer, this book’s goal is to bring you quickly up to speed on the fundamentals of the core Python language. After reading this book, you will know enough about Python to apply it in whatever application domains you choose to explore in your career.

There are no absolute prerequisites to speak of, really. Both true beginners and crusty programming veterans have used this book successfully. If you are motivated to learn Python, this text will probably work for you. In general, though, I have found that any exposure to programming or scripting before this book can be helpful, even if not required for every reader.

Simply In Depth….

Getting Started with Python
History 
Evolution
Features of Python
Limitationof Python
Comparisons 
Some Jargon
Installing Python
Windows Installation
Customizing Environment
Whats new
Interacting with Python
Running Python
Command-Line Interaction
The IDLE Development Environment
Script Mode 
Getting Help
Python Syntax
Syntax Formalities
Indentation
Keywords
Identifiers
Statements
Comments
print() and input() functions
Variables and Data Types
Variables
Several Data Types
Numeric Conversion (or Factory) Functions
Math function
Operators in Pyhton
Types of operators
Example of each type of operators.
Built-in Functions
Conditional Statements
Conditional Processing: the if Statement
The pass Statement
The assert Statement
The if-else Operator
Loops
Iterative Processing: The for Statement
Iterative Processing: The while Statement
More Iteration Control: break and continue
Infinite loop
Nested loop 
User-Defined Functions
Function Definition: The def and return Statements
Function Use
Function Varieties
Some Examples
More Function Definition Features
Local and global variable
Lamda
Functions and Namespaces
The global Statement
Python Useful Modules
Module Definition
Module Use: The import Statement
Finding Modules: The Path
Math
datetime
os
zipfileurllib
winsound
finding module PYTHONHOME & PYTHONPATH
The exec Statement
Classes and Object-Oriented Programming
Class Definition: the class Statement
Class Responsibilities
Creating and Using Objects
Contructor
Instance & global variable
Static Methods and Class Method
Object Lifecycle
Special Method Names
Inheritance
Polymorphism
Exception Handling in Python
Basic Exception Handling
Raising Exceptions
An Exceptional Example
Complete Exception Handling and The finally Clause
Exception Functions
Exception Attributes
Built-in Exceptions 
Multithreading
Defination
Starting new thread
The threading module
Synchronizing thread
Multithreaded priority queue
Text Files in Python
File semantics
File Organization and Structure
Additional Background 
Built-in Functions
File Statements 
File Methods
File and directory related methods
Regular Expression in Python
Creating a Regular Expression
Using a Regular Expression
Regular Expression Exercises
String, List & Dictionary
String Literal Values
String Operations
String Comparison Operations
String Statements 
String Built-in Functions
String Methods
String Modules
Digression on Immutability of Strings

Lists
List Literal Values
List Operations 
List Comparison Operations 
List Statements 
List Built-in Functions 
List Methods
Stack & queue using list
Copy list

Mappings and Dictionaries
Dictionary Literal Values
Dictionary Operations
Dictionary Comparison Operations
Dictionary Statements
Dictionary Built-in Functions
Dictionary Methods
Iterators
Python Pandas
Introduction to Pandas
Key features of Paandas
Anaconda  Pythons Distribution
Downloading, installing and customizing Anaconda on Windows
Working with Numpy
Working with Series
Working with DataFrame
Working with Panel
Data transferring from CSV files to data frame and vice versa.
Data transferring from Excel files to data frame and vice versa.
Data transferring from SQLite to data frame and vice versa.
Python GUI Programming
Introduction to TKinter
GUI Components
Label, Button, Entry Box, Textbox, Frame, Dialog, Windows,Radio, Checkbok
Event & Event Handling
Database Connectivity In Python
Database
Database Interface
Phythons Database API
Python Database Programming Using MySQL
Python Database Programming Using ORACLE
Handling errors in Database Programming
The Python Library
Overview of the Python Library
Most Useful Library Sections