The Quick Python Book, Third Edition

Chapter 19. Using Python libraries

This chapter covers

• Managing various data types—strings, numbers, and more
• Manipulating files and storage
• Accessing operating system services
• Using internet protocols and formats
• Developing and debugging tools
• Accessing PyPI (a.k.a. “The Cheese Shop”)
• Installing Python libraries and virtual environments using pip and venv

Python has long proclaimed that one of its key advantages is its “batteries included” philosophy. This means that a stock install of Python comes with a rich standard library that lets you handle a wide variety of situations without the need to install additional libraries. This chapter gives you a high-level survey of some of the contents of the standard library, as well as some suggestions ...