Python in Easy Steps · Makes Programming Fun by McGrath, Mike -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Copyright Contents Preface 1 Getting started

Introducing Python Installing Python on Windows Installing Python on Linux Meeting the interpreter Writing your first program Employing variables Obtaining user input Correcting errors Summary

2 Performing operations

Doing arithmetic Assigning values Comparing values Assessing logic Examining conditions Setting precedence Casting data types Manipulating bits Summary

3 Making statements

Writing lists Manipulating lists Restricting lists Associating list elements Branching with if Looping while true Looping over items Breaking out of loops Summary

4 Defining functions

Understanding scope Supplying arguments Returning values Using callbacks Adding placeholders Producing generators Handling exceptions Debugging assertions Summary

5 Importing modules

Storing functions Owning function names Interrogating the system Performing mathematics Calculating decimals Telling the time Running a timer Matching patterns Summary

6 Managing strings

Manipulating strings Formatting strings Modifying strings Converting strings Accessing files Reading and writing files Updating file strings Pickling data Summary

7 Programming objects

Encapsulating data Creating instance objects Addressing class attributes Examining built-in attributes Collecting garbage Inheriting features Overriding base methods Harnessing polymorphism Summary

8 Processing requests

Sending responses Handling values Submitting forms Providing text areas Checking boxes Choosing radio buttons Selecting options Uploading files Summary

9 Building interfaces

Launching a window Responding to buttons Displaying messages Gathering entries Listing options Polling radio buttons Checking boxes Adding images Summary

10 Developing applications

Generating random numbers Planning the program Designing the interface Assigning static properties Initializing dynamic properties Adding runtime functionality Testing the program Freezing the program Deploying the application Summary

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