Python Programming On Win32

Python is growing in popularity; based on download statistics, there are now

over 450,000 people using Python, and more than 150,000 people using Python on

Windows. Use of the language has been growing at about 40% per year since

1995, and there is every reason to believe that growth will continue.

Despite Python's increasing popularity on Windows, _Python Programming on

Win32_ is the first book to demonstrate how to use it as a serious Windows

development and administration tool. Unlike scripting on Unix, Windows

scripting involves integrating a number of components, such as COM or the

various mail and database APIs, with the Win32 programming interface. While

experienced Windows C++ programmers can find their way through the various

objects, most people need some guidance, and this book is it. It addresses all

the basic technologies for common integration tasks on Windows, explaining

both the Windows issues and the Python code you need to glue things together.

Topics include:

The Python language and the PythonWin extensions Building a GUI with COM

Adding a Macro language Distributing the application Client-side COM for

output and data access Integration with mail and other internet protocols

Managing users and drives

This is a vital and unique book. _Python Programming on Win32_ is an excellent

presentation of Windows application development and a solid illustration of

how to use Python in the Windows environment.