Powerful Python: The Most Impactful Patterns, Features, and Development Strategies Modern Python Provides
by Aaron Maxwell /
2017 / English / Kindle
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There are many books for those new to Python, new to programming, or both. Powerful Python is different. Written for experienced developers like you, its carefully crafted chapters teach intermediate and advanced strategies, patterns, and tools for modern Python. Focused on Python 3, with full support for 2.7.
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"Feels like Neo learning Jiu jitsu in the Matrix." - John Beauford (@johnbeauford)
"I just wanted to let you know what an excellent book this is... I keep going back to your book to learn Python." - Fahad Qazi, London, UK
"Thanks. Keep up the good work. Your chapter on decorators is the best I have seen on that topic." - Leon Tietz, Minnesota, USA
"Powerful Python is already helping me get huge optimization gains." - Timothy Dobbins (@TmthyDobbins)
"What have I found good and valuable about the book so far? Everything honestly. The clear explanations, solid code examples have really helped me advance as a Python coder... Thank you! It has really helped me grasp some advanced concepts that I felt were beyond my abilities." - Nick S., Colorado, USA
For data scientists, back-end engineers, web developers, sysadmins, devops, QA testers and more. What's included:
An
unrelenting selective spotlight
on what's most valuable and impactful to working, full-time, professional Python developers
Well-researched, detailed,
realistic code
on almost every page, powerfully illustrating key points. Very little "toy code"
How to use
decorators
to
add rich features
to functions and classes;
untangle
distinct, frustratingly intertwined concerns in your code; and
build powerful, extensible software frameworks
How to use Python in ways that
incentivize
other developers to use and re-use your code, again and again...
amplifying the impact of the code you write
, and
boosting
your reputation among your peers
Powerfully and easily weave iterators and generators throughout your applications, making them
massively scalable, highly performant, and far more readable and maintainable
How to
fully leverage
Python's exception and error model... giving you a detailed understanding even experienced Pythonistas often lack, and putting some of the most
powerfully Pythonic exception-handling patterns
in your toolbox
How "magic methods" imbue
natural, readable, expressive syntax
into your classes and objects... and how to "break the rules" to craft
stunningly intuitive, compellingly reusable
library interfaces
Valuable and powerful
design patterns
, and how Python's special language features give you uniquely powerful implementations not possible in other languages
Deep and detailed instruction on how to write
practical, realistic unit tests
... using test-driven development to
easily get into a state of flow
... where you find yourself implementing feature after feature, keeping your focus with ease for long periods of time
How to
rapidly set up effective logging
for scripts, sprawling Python applications, and everything in between
An
enthusiastic and unapologetic focus on Python 3
, and what makes it great... with full explanation and support for getting the same results with Python 2.7
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