Beginning Python (with source code)

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 syntax
Beginning programmers will quickly learn to develop robust, reliable, and reusable Python applications for Web development, scientific applications, and system tasks for users or administrators
Discusses 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 applications
Features examples of various operating systems throughout the book, including Linux, Mac OS X/BSD, and Windows XP

TABLE OF CONTENT:
Chapter 01 - Programming Basics and Strings
Chapter 02 - Numbers and Operators
Chapter 03 - VariablesóNames for Values
Chapter 04 - Making Decisions
Chapter 05 - Functions
Chapter 06 - Classes and Objects
Chapter 07 - Organizing Programs
Chapter 08 - Files and Directories
Chapter 09 - Other Features of the Language
Chapter 10 - Building a Module
Chapter 11 - Text Processing
Chapter 12 - Testing
Chapter 13 - Writing a GUI with Python
Chapter 14 - Accessing Databases
Chapter 15 - Using Python for XML
Chapter 16 - Network Programming
Chapter 17 - Extension Programming with C
Chapter 18 - Writing Shareware and Commercial Programs
Chapter 19 - Numerical Programming
Chapter 20 - Python in the Enterprise
Chapter 21 - Web Applications and Web Services
Chapter 22 - Integrating Java with Python