{"product_id":"python-how-to-9781617299742","title":"Python How-To","description":"A practical collection of the most important Python techniques. \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor beginning to intermediate Python programmers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePython How-To\u003c\/strong\u003e by Yong Cui, walks you through the most important coding techniques in Python. Whether you are doing data science, building web applications, or writing admin scripts, you will find answers to your \"how-to\" questions in this book. Author Yong Cui's clear and practical writing is perfect for beginners and veterans alike, with insightful code snippets, interesting graphics, and challenging exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePython How-To\u003c\/strong\u003e includes over 60 detailed answers to questions like: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do I join and split strings?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do I access dictionary keys, values, and items?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do I set and use the return value in function calls?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do I process JSON data?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do I create lazy attributes to improve performance?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do I change variables in a different namespace?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e... and much more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlong the way, you will also learn how to take advantage of Python's versatile tools and libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e About the technology \u003cp\u003eNo matter where you are on your Python journey, you will run into situations where you ask yourself: \"How do I do that?\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book provides concrete answers to the most common questions in areas such as manipulating text, working with collections, managing objects and functions, file management, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr Yong Cui\u003c\/strong\u003e is a scientist who has been working in the biomedicine field for over 15 years. His research is focused on developing mobile health apps for behavioural interventions and building research tools for biomedical researchers. Python is his go-to language for data analysis, machine learning, and research tool development. In his spare time, he likes to blog on a variety of technical topics, including mobile development, Python programming, and artificial intelligence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Manning Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50525861445906,"sku":"9781617299742","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2c732a29-0f1d-4fa7-b864-9723cb42617c.jpg?v=1731245495","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/python-how-to-9781617299742","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}