Chapter 1, Setting Up Python Environment, explores how to download and install the Python interpreter along with the Python Integrated Development Environment, called JetBrains PyCharm. The IDE provides you with smart autocompletion, intelligent code analysis, powerful refactoring and integrates with Git, virtualenv, Vagrant, and Docker. This will help you to write professional and robust Python code.
Chapter 2, Common Libraries Used in Automation, covers the Python libraries that are available today and that are used for automation. We will categorize them based on their usage (system, network, and cloud) and provide a simple introduction. As you progress through the book, you will find yourself deep diving into each ...