Learn Python Programming: An in-depth introduction to the fundamentals of Python, 3rd Edition

Get up and running with Python 3.9 through concise tutorials and practical projects in this fully updated third edition.Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format.Key FeaturesExtensively revised with richer examples, Python 3.9 syntax, and new chapters on APIs and packaging and distributing Python codeDiscover how to think like a Python programmerLearn the fundamentals of Python through real-world projects in API development, GUI programming, and data scienceBook DescriptionLearn Python Programming, Third Edition is both a theoretical and practical introduction to Python, an extremely flexible and powerful programming language that can be applied to many disciplines. This book will make learning Python easy and give you a thorough understanding of the language. You'll learn how to write programs, build modern APIs, and work with data by using renowned Python data science libraries.This revised edition covers the latest updates on API management, packaging applications, and testing. There is also broader coverage of context managers and an updated data science chapter.The book empowers you to take ownership of writing your software and become independent in fetching the resources you need. You will have a clear idea of where to go and how to build on what you have learned from the book.Through examples, the book explores a wide range of applications and concludes by building real-world Python projects based on the concepts you have learned.What you will learnGet Python up and running on Windows, Mac, and LinuxWrite elegant, reusable, and efficient code in any situationAvoid common pitfalls like duplication, complicated design, and over-engineeringUnderstand when to use the functional or object-oriented approach to programmingBuild a simple API with FastAPI and program GUI applications with TkinterGet an initial overview of more complex topics such as data persistence and cryptographyFetch, clean, and manipulate data, making efficient use of Python’s built-in data structuresWho this book is forThis book is for everyone who wants to learn Python from scratch, as well as experienced programmers looking for a reference book. Prior knowledge of basic programming concepts will help you follow along, but it’s not a prerequisite.Table of ContentsA Gentle Introduction to PythonBuilt-In Data TypesConditionals and IterationFunctions, the Building Blocks of CodeComprehensions and GeneratorsOOP, Decorators, and IteratorsExceptions and Context ManagersFiles and Data PersistenceCryptography and TokensTestingDebugging and ProfilingGUIs and ScriptingData Science in BriefIntroduction to API DevelopmentPackaging Python Applications Read more