Python Pocket Primer (Pocket Primer Series)

As part of the new Pocket Primer series, this book provides an overview of the major aspects and the source code to use Python. It covers the latest Python developments, built-in functions and custom classes, data visualization, graphics, databases, and more. It includes a companion disc with appendices, source code, and figures [Companion disc files available from publisher with Amazon order number by writing to info@merclearning.com]. This Pocket Primer is primarily for self-directed learners who want to learn Python and it serves as a starting point for deeper exploration of Python programming.

Features
+Includes a companion disc with appendices, source code, and figures [Companion disc files available from publisher with Amazon order number by writing to info@merclearning.com].
+ Contains material devoted to Raspberry Pi, Roomba, JSON, and Jython
+ Includes latest Python developments, built-in functions and custom classes, data visualization, graphics, databases, and more
+ Provides a solid introduction to Python via complete code samples

Brief Table of Contents
1: Introduction to Python. 2: Conditional Logic, Loops and Functions. 3: Python Collections.
4: Regular Expressions. 5: Files and Streams. 6: Working with JSON and XML. 7: Data Visualization and Graphics. 8: Built-in Functions and Custom Classes. 9: Python and Databases. 10. Miscellaneous Topics. Appendices (HTML5 and JavaScript Toolkits, Jython, SPA).

On the CD-ROM! [Companion disc files available from publisher with Amazon order number by writing to info@merclearning.com].
• Appendices (HTML5 and JavaScript Toolkits, Jython, SPA)
• Source code samples
• All images from the text (including 4-color)
• Solutions to Odd-Numbered Exercises

About The Author
Oswald Campesato (San Francisco, CA) specializes in D3, Java, Android, jQuery, and CSS3/SVG graphics. He is the author/co-author of fourteen books including jQuery, CSS3, and HTML5 for Mobile and Desktop Devices, and HTML5 Pocket Primer (Mercury Learning).