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Python Programming for Raspberry Pi, Sams Teach Yourself in 24 Hours

by Richard Blum, Christine Bresnahan

October 2013

Beginner

600 pages

15h 18m

English

Sams

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Programming with PythonWho Should Read This Book?Conventions Used in This Book
What Is a Raspberry Pi?Acquiring a Raspberry PiWhat Raspberry Pi Peripherals Are Necessary?Nice Additional PeripheralsDeciding How to Purchase PeripheralsGetting Your Raspberry Pi WorkingTroubleshooting Your Raspberry PiSummaryQ&AWorkshop
Learning About LinuxInteracting with the Raspbian Command LineInteracting with the Raspbian GUISummaryQ&AWorkshop
Exploring PythonChecking Your Python EnvironmentInstalling Python and ToolsLearning About the Python InterpreterLearning About the Python Interactive ShellLearning About the Python Development Environment ShellCreating Python ScriptsKnowing Which Tool to Use and WhenSummaryQ&AWorkshop
Producing Python Script OutputFormatting Scripts for ReadabilityUnderstanding Python VariablesAssigning Value to Python VariablesLearning About Python Data TypesAllowing Python Script InputSummaryQ&AWorkshop
Working with Math OperatorsCalculating with FractionsUsing Complex Number MathGetting Fancy with the math ModuleUsing the NumPy Math LibrariesSummaryQ&AWorkshop
Working with the if StatementGrouping Multiple StatementsAdding Other Options with the else StatementAdding More Options Using the elif StatementComparing Values in PythonChecking Complex ConditionsNegating a Condition CheckSummaryQ&AWorkshop
Performing Repetitive TasksUsing the for Loop for IterationUsing the while Loop for IterationCreating Nested LoopsSummaryQ&AWorkshop
Introducing TuplesIntroducing ListsUsing Multidimensional Lists to Store DataWorking with Lists and Tuples in Your ScriptsCreating Lists by Using List ComprehensionsWorking with RangesSummaryQ&AWorkshop
Understanding Python Dictionary TermsExploring Dictionary BasicsProgramming with DictionariesUnderstanding Python SetsExploring Set BasicsObtaining Information from a SetModifying a SetProgramming with SetsSummaryQ&AWorkshop
The Basics of Using StringsUsing Functions to Manipulate StringsFormatting Strings for OutputSummaryQ&AWorkshop
Understanding Linux File StructuresOpening a FileReading a FileClosing a FileWriting to a FileSummaryQ&AWorkshop
Utilizing Python Functions in Your ProgramsReturning a ValuePassing Values to FunctionsHandling Variables in a FunctionUsing Lists with FunctionsUsing Recursion with FunctionsSummaryQ&AWorkshop
Introducing Module ConceptsExploring Standard ModulesLearning About Python ModulesCreating Custom ModulesSummaryQ&AWorkshop
Understanding the Basics of Object-Oriented ProgrammingDefining Class MethodsSharing Your Code with Class ModulesSummaryQ&AWorkshop
Learning About the Class ProblemUnderstanding Subclasses and InheritanceUsing Inheritance in PythonUsing Inheritance in Python ScriptsSummaryQ&AWorkshop
What Are Regular Expressions?Working with Regular Expressions in PythonDefining Basic PatternsUsing Advanced Regular Expressions FeaturesWorking with Regular Expressions in Your Python ScriptsSummaryQ&AWorkshop
Understanding ExceptionsHandling ExceptionsHandling Multiple ExceptionsSummaryQ&AWorkshop
Programming for a GUI EnvironmentExamining Python GUI PackagesUsing the tkinter PackageExploring the tkinter WidgetsSummaryQ&AWorkshop
Understanding Game ProgrammingLearning About Game Frameworks and LibrariesSetting Up the PyGame LibraryUsing PyGameLearning More About PyGameDealing with PyGame ActionSummaryQ&AWorkshop
Finding the Python Network ModulesWorking with Email ServersWorking with Web ServersLinking Programs Using Socket ProgrammingSummaryQ&AWorkshop
Working with the MySQL DatabaseUsing the PostgreSQL DatabaseSummaryQ&AWorkshop
Running a Web Server on the PiProgramming with the Common Gateway InterfaceExpanding Your Python WebpagesProcessing FormsSummaryQ&AWorkshop
Thinking About Basic Pi/Python ProjectsDisplaying HD Images via PythonPlaying MusicCreating a Special PresentationSummaryQ&AWorkshop
Exploring the GPIO InterfaceUsing the RPi.GPIO ModuleControlling GPIO OutputDetecting GPIO InputSummaryQ&AWorkshop
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