Programming with Python

Based on the latest version of the language, this book offers a self-contained, concise and coherent introduction to programming with Python. The book’s primary focus is on realistic case study applications of Python. Each practical example is accompanied by a brief explanation of the problem-terminology and concepts, followed by necessary program development in Python using its constructs, and simulated testing.

Given the open and participatory nature of development, Python has a variety of incorporated data structures, which has made it difficult to present it in a coherent manner. Further, some advanced concepts (super, yield, generator, decorator, etc.) are not easy to explain.  The book specially addresses these challenges; starting with a minimal subset of the core, it offers users a step-by-step guide to achieving proficiency.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Python–A Calculator
Chapter 2 Algebra with Variables
Chapter 3 Simple Programs
Chapter 4 Functions and Modules
Chapter 5 Sequences and Operations with Sequences
Chapter 6 Additional Operations with Sequences
Chapter 7 Operations for Text Processing
Chapter 8 Operations with Files
Chapter 9 Application Modules
Chapter 10 Classes and Objects
Chapter 11 Time Related Operations
Chapter 12 Functional Programming Aids