Already the industry standard for Python users, Programming
Python from
O'Reilly just got even better. This third edition has been updated to
reflect current best practices and
the abundance of changes introduced by the latest version of the
language, Python 2.5.

Whether you're a novice or an advanced
practitioner, you'll find this
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Python, Third Edition teaches you the right
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techniques in a clear and concise
manner, with numerous examples that illustrate both correct usage and
common idioms. By reading this
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problem domains such as:

GUI programming

Internet scripting

Parallel processing

Database management

Networked applications

Programming Python, Third Edition covers
each of these
target domains
gradually, beginning with in-depth discussions of core concepts and
then progressing toward complete
programs. Large examples do appear, but only after you've learned
enough to understand their techniques and
code.

Along the way, you'll also learn how to use the Python language in
realistically scaled programs — concepts such as Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and code reuse
are recurring side themes throughout this
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