{"product_id":"python-pocket-reference-python-in-your-pocket-9781449357016","title":"Python Pocket Reference: Python in Your Pocket","description":"\u003cp\u003eUpdated for both Python 3.4 and 2.7, this convenient pocket guide is the perfect on-the-job quick reference. Youâ ll find concise, need-to-know information on Python types and statements, special method names, built-in functions and exceptions, commonly used standard library modules, and other prominent Python tools. The handy index lets you pinpoint exactly what you need. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Written by Mark Lutzâ widely recognized as the worldâ s leading Python trainerâ Python Pocket Reference is an ideal companion to Oâ Reillyâ s classic Python tutorials, Learning Python and Programming Python, also written by Mark. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This fifth edition covers: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in object types, including numbers, lists, dictionaries, and more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatements and syntax for creating and processing objects \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctions and modules for structuring and reusing code \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePythonâ s object-oriented programming tools \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in functions, exceptions, and attributes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial operator overloading methods \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidely used standard library modules and extensions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommand-line options and development tools \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePython idioms and hints \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Python SQL Database API \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Lutz\u003c\/b\u003e is a leading Python trainer, the author of Python's earliest and best-selling texts, and a pioneering figure in the Python world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMark is the author of the three O'Reilly books: \u003ci\u003eLearning Python\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eProgramming Python\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePython Pocket Reference\u003c\/i\u003e, all currently in fourth or fifth editions. He has been using and promoting Python since 1992, started writing Python \u003ci\u003ebooks\u003c\/i\u003e in 1995, and began teaching Python \u003ci\u003eclasses\u003c\/i\u003e in 1997. As of Spring 2013, Mark has instructed 260 Python training sessions, taught roughly 4,000 students in live classes, and written Python books that have sold 400,000 units and been translated to at least a dozen languages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTogether, his two decades of \u003ci\u003ePython\u003c\/i\u003e efforts have helped to establish it as one of the most widely used programming languages in the world today. In addition, Mark has been in the software field for 30 years. He holds BS and MS degrees in computer science from the University of Wisconsin where he explored implementations of the Prolog language, and over his career has worked as a professional software developer on compilers, programming tools, scripting applications, and assorted client\/server systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMark maintains a training website (\u003ci\u003ehttp: \/\/learning-python.com\u003c\/i\u003e) and an additional book support site on the Web (\u003ci\u003ehttp: \/\/www.rmi.net\/ lutz\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"O'Reilly Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50589885399314,"sku":"9781449357016","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c0920ef1-5bb3-4193-bc59-b45490c93435.jpg?v=1732076512","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/python-pocket-reference-python-in-your-pocket-9781449357016","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}