Introducing Python

With _Introducing Python_ , Bill Lubanovic brings years of knowledge as a

programmer, system administrator, and author to a book of impressive depth

that remains fun to read and simple enough for non-programmers to learn from.

In addition to giving a strong foundation in the language itself, Lubanovic

shows how to use it for a range of applications in business, science, and the

arts, drawing on the rich collection of open source packages developed by

Python fans.

It's impressive how many commercial and production-critical programs are

written now in Python. Developed to be easy to read and maintain, it has

proven a boon to anyone who wants applications that are quick to write but

robust and able to remain in production for the long haul.

This book focuses on the current version of Python, 3.x, while including

sidebars about important differences with 2.x for readers who may have to deal

with programs in that version.