Python Distilled

Contents

Preface

1. Python Basics

1.1 Running Python

1.2 Python Programs

1.3 Primitives, Variables, and Expressions

1.4 Arithmetic Operators

1.5 Conditionals and Control Flow

1.6 Text Strings

1.7 File Input and Output

1.8 Lists

1.9 Tuples

1.10 Sets

1.11 Dictionaries

1.12 Iteration and Looping

1.13 Functions

1.14 Exceptions

1.15 Program Termination

1.16 Objects and Classes

1.17 Modules

1.18 Script Writing

1.19 Packages

1.20 Structuring an Application

1.21 Managing Third-Party Packages

1.22 Python: It Fits Your Brain

2. Operators, Expressions, and Data Manipulation

2.1 Literals

2.2 Expressions and Locations

2.3 Standard Operators

2.4 In-Place Assignment

2.5 Object Comparison

2.6 Ordered Comparison Operators

2.7 Boolean Expressions and Truth Values ...