The Python Apprentice: Introduction to the Python Programming Language

What do you get with eBook?

Instant access to your Digital eBook purchase

Download this book in EPUB and PDF formats

Access this title in our online reader with advanced features

DRM FREE - Read whenever, wherever and however you want

Key benefits

Taking a practical approach to studying Python

A clear appreciation of the sequence-oriented parts of Python

Emphasis on the way in which Python code is structured

Learn how to produce bug-free code by using testing tools

Description

Experienced programmers want to know how to enhance their craft and we want to help them start as apprentices with Python. We know that before mastering Python you need to learn the culture and the tools to become a productive member of any Python project. Our goal with this book is to give you a practical and thorough introduction to Python programming, providing you with the insight and technical craftsmanship you need to be a productive member of any Python project. Python is a big language, and it’s not our intention with this book to cover everything there is to know. We just want to make sure that you, as the developer, know the tools, basic idioms and of course the ins and outs of the language, the standard library and other modules to be able to jump into most projects.

What you will learn

Learn the language of Python itself

Get a start on the Python standard library

Learn how to integrate 3rd party libraries

Develop libraries on your own

Become familiar with the basics of Python testing

What do you get with eBook?

Instant access to your Digital eBook purchase

Download this book in EPUB and PDF formats

Access this title in our online reader with advanced features

DRM FREE - Read whenever, wherever and however you want

Frequently bought together

£74.99

£32.99

£29.99

Total £ 137.97

FAQs

How do I buy and download an eBook?

Where there is an eBook version of a title available, you can buy it from the book details for that title. Add either the standalone eBook or the eBook and print book bundle to your shopping cart. Your eBook will show in your cart as a product on its own. After completing checkout and payment in the normal way, you will receive your receipt on the screen containing a link to a personalised PDF download file. This link will remain active for 30 days. You can download backup copies of the file by logging in to your account at any time.

If you already have Adobe reader installed, then clicking on the link will download and open the PDF file directly. If you don't, then save the PDF file on your machine and download the Reader to view it.

Please Note: Packt eBooks are non-returnable and non-refundable.

Packt eBook and Licensing When you buy an eBook from Packt Publishing, completing your purchase means you accept the terms of our licence agreement. Please read the full text of the agreement. In it we have tried to balance the need for the ebook to be usable for you the reader with our needs to protect the rights of us as Publishers and of our authors. In summary, the agreement says:

You may make copies of your eBook for your own use onto any machine
You may not pass copies of the eBook on to anyone else

How can I make a purchase on your website?

If you want to purchase a video course, eBook or Bundle (Print+eBook) please follow below steps:

Register on our website using your email address and the password.
Search for the title by name or ISBN using the search option.
Select the title you want to purchase.
Choose the format you wish to purchase the title in; if you order the Print Book, you get a free eBook copy of the same title.
Proceed with the checkout process (payment to be made using Credit Card, Debit Cart, or PayPal)

Where can I access support around an eBook?

If you experience a problem with using or installing Adobe Reader, the contact Adobe directly.
To view the errata for the book, see www.packtpub.com/support and view the pages for the title you have.
To view your account details or to download a new copy of the book go to www.packtpub.com/account
To contact us directly if a problem is not resolved, use www.packtpub.com/contact-us

What eBook formats do Packt support?

Our eBooks are currently available in a variety of formats such as PDF and ePubs. In the future, this may well change with trends and development in technology, but please note that our PDFs are not Adobe eBook Reader format, which has greater restrictions on security.

You will need to use Adobe Reader v9 or later in order to read Packt's PDF eBooks.

What are the benefits of eBooks?

You can get the information you need immediately
You can easily take them with you on a laptop
You can download them an unlimited number of times
You can print them out
They are copy-paste enabled
They are searchable
There is no password protection
They are lower price than print
They save resources and space

What is an eBook?

Packt eBooks are a complete electronic version of the print edition, available in PDF and ePub formats. Every piece of content down to the page numbering is the same. Because we save the costs of printing and shipping the book to you, we are able to offer eBooks at a lower cost than print editions.

When you have purchased an eBook, simply login to your account and click on the link in Your Download Area. We recommend you saving the file to your hard drive before opening it.

For optimal viewing of our eBooks, we recommend you download and install the free Adobe Reader version 9.

T. Kaya-ouindi Jan 21, 2019

One of the recurring problem with programming books is that oftentechnical authors are knowledgeable but not good writer or teachers.By good writer I mean the ability to convey technical knowledge with clarityand purpose. No wasted words or whirlwind coverage of Python's features." The Python Apprentice" manages this rare feat of building your knowledgefrom the ground up and structure without being boring. Halfway through thebook I just got it. I could even see where my code needed refactoring.Certified C-Sharp developer with more than 15 years experience in IT, I can assertthat this is THE book for experienced programmers. You don't get dumped on withthe whole Python semantics, syntax and capabilities but just enough Python programmingconcepts and philosophy to start being productive personally. Basic OOP and functionalapproaches, Type, TDD and debugging are included.I will follow through with the second tome, " The Python Journeyman", which is supposedto be focused on professional-level code.

Amazon Verified review

JD Jul 14, 2017

There are many introductory Python books out there, some of which are outstanding in they way they deliver their knowledge. This is one of them!I've recently taken an interest in Python after having tinkered with it 10 years ago. Although I'm not a complete beginner in programming, it's safe to say that this book is highly suitable for beginners as well as experienced developers looking to learn Python. Unlike many Python books, this one takes a more "peeling the onion" approach to learning. Taking you through basic ideas, then incrementally adding knowledge as your progress, it does so in a way that doesn't insult your intelligence. There are also nice touches throughout the book that contextualize why certain decisions were made in the design of Python, citing appropriate "PEP" documents or historical progressions. I think this is extremely valuable, because it helps frame how decision making is prioritized in the Python world, and why it's relevant to all Python developers.This book is the first in a series of books (it will be followed by The Python Journeyman and The Python Master), both of which I will purchase as well.

H. Higgins May 03, 2018

I should have bought the soft copy, but the book is very good.

colinmcc Nov 02, 2019

When you find several spelling and editing mistakes in the first few pages one has to wonder about the rest of the material. I'm afraid I decided not to read the rest of the book. my loss perhaps, but...

. Jan 26, 2018

Just started, but so far found a number of typesetting errors, e.g. page 29"{ParseError: KaTex parse error:\Expected 'EOF', got '}' at position 1: } 1.616 time\time10^}"This is frustrating and should have been prevented with a decent QA process - not impressed with this which is a shame as the content looks quite good and the style is relatively easy to read.

The Python Apprentice: Introduction to the Python Programming Language

What do you get with eBook?

Key benefits

Description

Who is this book for?

What you will learn

Product Details

What do you get with eBook?

Product Details

Frequently bought together

Table of Contents

Recommendations for you

Customer reviews

People who bought this also bought

About the authors

FAQs

The Python Apprentice: Introduction to the Python Programming Language

What do you get with eBook?

Key benefits

Description

Who is this book for?

What you will learn

Product Details

What do you get with eBook?

Product Details

Packt Subscriptions

Frequently bought together

Table of Contents

Recommendations for you

Customer reviews

People who bought this also bought

About the authors

FAQs