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Python and SQL Bible

You're reading from  Python and SQL Bible

Product type Book
Published in Jun 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781836206279
Pages 519 pages
Edition 1st Edition
Languages
Author (1):
Cuantum Technologies LLC Cuantum Technologies LLC
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Table of Contents (29) Chapters close

1. Who we are 2. Introduction
3. Chapter 1: Python: An Introduction 4. Chapter 2: Python Building Blocks 5. Chapter 3: Controlling the Flow 6. Chapter 4: Functions, Modules, and Packages 7. Chapter 5: Deep Dive into Data Structures 8. Chapter 6: Object-Oriented Programming in Python 9. Chapter 7: File I/O and Resource Management 10. Chapter 8: Exceptional Python 11. Chapter 9: Python Standard Library 12. Chapter 10: Python for Scientific Computing and Data Analysis 13. Chapter 11: Testing in Python 14. Chapter 12: Introduction to SQL 15. Chapter 13: SQL Basics 16. Chapter 14: Deep Dive into SQL Queries 17. Chapter 15: Advanced SQL 18. Chapter 16: SQL for Database Administration 19. Chapter 17: Python Meets SQL 20. Chapter 18: Data Analysis with Python and SQL 21. Chapter 19: Advanced Database Operations with SQLAlchemy 22. References
23. Conclusion
24. Where to continue?
25. Know more about us
Appendix A: Python Interview Questions
1. Appendix B: SQL Interview Questions
2. Appendix C: Python Cheat Sheet 3. Appendix D: SQL Cheat Sheet

9.2 Exploring Some Key Libraries

The Python Standard Library is quite extensive and contains a plethora of modules for a wide array of tasks. However, what makes Python even more powerful is the vast number of third-party libraries available in the Python ecosystem. These libraries provide additional functionality and features that are not included in the Standard Library. In fact, the Python package index (PyPI) currently hosts over 300,000 packages and counting!

In this section, we will delve into some of the key libraries that are widely used in the Python community. These libraries offer an abundance of power and convenience across various domains, from data analysis and manipulation to web development and beyond. With these libraries at your disposal, you can greatly enhance your productivity and efficiency when working with Python.

9.2.1 numpy

NumPy is the fundamental package for scientific computing in Python. It provides a high-performance multidimensional array object, and...

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