Making Use of Python

By Rashi Gupta

Python is a multipurpose development language that can be used on virtually every platform. It offers built-in support for critical development steps including data structures, dynamic typing, and dynamic building. It can be used in lieu of Java or C++, and Python scripts can be developed in a fraction of the time it takes to program and debug higher-level languages. Covers language basics and how to use Python for CGI scripting, GUI development, network programming, and much more Demonstrates why Python is arguably the most sophisticated of the popular scripting languages and why its popularity continues to grow

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471219754
• ISBN13: 9780471219750
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.0" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

An Eye-Opener

When I picked up this book, I didn't realize what a powerful, multipurpose language Python is. This book really opened my eyes to the many development tasks that Python can help with. And the task-oriented approach was easy to follow. An extremely worthwhile read.

Get Started Now

This book offers a great, quick introduction to the basic features of Python. It showed me what Python is best used for and helped me get started using it right away.