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Network Programming and Automation Essentials

You're reading from   Network Programming and Automation Essentials Get started in the realm of network automation using Python and Go

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Product type Paperback
Published in Apr 2023
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781803233666
Length 296 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Table of Contents (16) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1: Foundations for Network Automation
2. Chapter 1: Network Basics for Development FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 2: Programmable Networks 4. Chapter 3: Accessing the Network 5. Chapter 4: Working with Network Configurations and Definitions 6. Part 2: Network Programming for Automation
7. Chapter 5: Dos and Don’ts for Network Programming 8. Chapter 6: Using Go and Python for Network Programming 9. Chapter 7: Error Handling and Logging 10. Chapter 8: Scaling Your Code 11. Part 3: Testing, Hands-On, and Going Forward
12. Chapter 9: Network Code Testing Framework 13. Chapter 10: Hands-On and Going Forward 14. Index 15. Other Books You May Enjoy

Dos and Don’ts for Network Programming

Writing code for networks is exciting because when it fails, it is challenging, and when it works, it is rewarding. If you are an experienced programmer, you will have an easier ride, but if you are a newbie, it will be stormy. Let’s dive into some coding practices that will help you get through these storms easier.

We are going to focus on this chapter on coding aspects for Python and Go related to network programming. The subject covered here would be also good for any type of programming; however, we are going to focus on programming for networks, and these are the topics we will cover:

  • Coding topics
  • Applying best practices in coding
  • Coding formatters
  • Versioning and concurrent development
  • Testing your code

At the end of this chapter, you should be familiar with coding terms used by the community and which of them matter most. You will be able to understand coding best practices and how to become...

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