The Python Quick Syntax Reference

The Python Quick Syntax Reference

Released December 2013
Publisher(s): Apress
ISBN: 9781430264781

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Book description

The Python Quick Syntax Reference is the "go to" book that contains an easy to read and use guide to Python programming and development. This condensed code and syntax reference presents the Python language in a well-organized format designed to be used time and again.

You won't find jargon, bloated samples, case studies, or history of Hello World and computer theory in this handy reference. This Python syntax reference is packed with useful information and is a must-have for any Python developer.

What you'll learn

  • Variables, strings, lists, dictionaries and conditional statements are and how to use them

  • Some of the standard libraries and what they can do to help you

  • How to write your own functions

  • How to write your first Python program based on terminal Input and Output

  • How to use the Python Interactive Shell

  • How to use classes in your Python programs

    • Who this book is for

    The Python Quick Syntax Reference is a great pocket reference guide for anyone wanting to program in Python, from the new user to the experienced programmer.

    Table of contents

    1. Title Page
    2. Dedication
    3. Contents at a Glance
    4. Contents
    5. About the Author
    6. About the Technical Reviewer
    7. Acknowledgments
    8. Introduction
    9. CHAPTER 1: Hello Python
      1. Python’s Interactive Shell
      2. The Code
      3. Decoding the Code
      4. Comments
    10. CHAPTER 2: Variables
      1. Case Sensitivity
      2. Proper Variable Naming
      3. Assignment
      4. Data Types
      5. Data Type Conversion
    11. CHAPTER 3: Operators
      1. Arithmetic Operators
      2. Comparison Operators
      3. Assignment Operators
      4. Logical Operators
      5. Membership and Identity Operators
      6. Bitwise Operators
      7. Precedence of Operators
    12. CHAPTER 4: Strings
      1. Appending to Srings
      2. String Functions
      3. String Methods
      4. Print Statement
      5. Python 2.x String Formatting
      6. Python 3.x String Formatting
    13. CHAPTER 5: Conditional Statements
      1. IF / ELIF / ELSE Statements
      2. For
      3. Break
      4. Continue
      5. Else
      6. Pass
      7. While
    14. CHAPTER 6: Data Structures
      1. Data Structure Example
      2. Digging Deeper
      3. Lists
      4. Dictionaries
      5. Tuples
      6. Sets
    15. CHAPTER 7: Keywords
      1. List of Python Keywords
      2. Keywords Explained
      3. Escape Sequences
    16. CHAPTER 8: Functions
      1. Structure of a Function
      2. Returning values
      3. Optional Parameters
      4. Variables in and out of Functions
      5. Anatomy of a Python Program
    17. CHAPTER 9: Libraries
      1. String Services
      2. Data Types
      3. Numeric and Mathematical Librarys
      4. File and Directory Access
      5. Data Persistance
      6. Data Compression and Archiving
      7. File Formats
      8. Cryptographic Services
      9. Generic Operating System Services
      10. Optional Operating system Services
      11. Interprocess Communication and Networking
      12. Internet Data Handling
      13. Structured Markup Processing Tools
      14. Internet Protocols and support
      15. Multimedia Services
      16. Internationalization
      17. Program Frameworks
      18. Graphical User Interfaces with Tk
      19. Development Tools
      20. Debugging and Profiling
      21. Python Runtime Services
      22. Custom Python Interpreters
      23. Importing Librarys
      24. Python Language Services
      25. MS Windows Specific Services
      26. Unix Specific Services
      27. Mac OS X
      28. MacPython OSA Librarys
      29. SGI IRIX Specific Services
      30. SunOS Specific Services
    18. CHAPTER 10: Classes
      1. What is an object?
      2. Creating a Class
      3. An Actual Example
      4. Something Real
    19. Index

    Product information

    • Title: The Python Quick Syntax Reference
    • Author(s):
    • Release date: December 2013
    • Publisher(s): Apress
    • ISBN: 9781430264781