This tutorial offers readers a thorough introduction to programming in Python 2.4, the portable, interpreted, object-oriented programming language that combines power with clear syntaxBeginning programmers will quickly learn to develop robust, reliable, and reusable Python applications for Web development, scientific applications, and system tasks for users or administratorsDiscusses the basics of installing Python as well as the new features of Python release 2.4, which make it easier...
More DescriptionThis tutorial offers readers a thorough introduction to programming in Python 2.4, the portable, interpreted, object-oriented programming language that combines power with clear syntaxBeginning programmers will quickly learn to develop robust, reliable, and reusable Python applications for Web development, scientific applications, and system tasks for users or administratorsDiscusses the basics of installing Python as well as the new features of Python release 2.4, which make it easier for users to create scientific and Web applicationsFeatures examples of various operating systems throughout the book, including Linux, Mac OS X/BSD, and Windows XP