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Beyond the Basic Stuff with Python: Best Practices for Writing Clean Code,Used
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BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN NOVICE AND PROFESSIONALYou've completed a basic Python programming tutorial or finished Al Sweigart's bestseller, Automate the Boring Stuff with Python. What's the next step toward becoming a capable, confident software developer?Welcome to Beyond the Basic Stuff with Python. More than a mere collection of advanced syntax and masterful tips for writing clean code, you'll learn how to advance your Python programming skills by using the command line and other professional tools like code formatters, type checkers, linters, and version control. Sweigart takes you through best practices for setting up your development environment, naming variables, and improving readability, then tackles documentation, organization and performance measurement, as well as objectoriented design and the BigO algorithm analysis commonly used in coding interviews. The skills you learn will boost your ability to programnot just in Python but in any language.You'll learn:Coding style, and how to use Python's Black autoformatting tool for cleaner code Common sources of bugs, and how to detect them with static analyzers How to structure the files in your code projects with the Cookiecutter template tool Functional programming techniques like lambda and higherorder functions How to profile the speed of your code with Python's builtin timeit and cProfile modules The computer science behind BigO algorithm analysis How to make your comments and docstrings informative, and how often to write them How to create classes in objectoriented programming, and why they're used to organize codeToward the end of the book you'll read a detailed sourcecode breakdown of two classic commandline games, the Tower of Hanoi (a logic puzzle) and FourinaRow (a twoplayer tiledropping game), and a breakdown of how their code follows the book's best practices. You'll test your skills by implementing the program yourself.Of course, no single book can make you a professional software developer. But Beyond the Basic Stuff with Python will get you further down that path and make you a better programmer, as you learn to write readable code that's easy to debug and perfectly PythonicRequirements: Covers Python 3.6 and higher
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Beyond the Basic Stuff with Python' about? A: This book helps bridge the gap between novice and professional Python developers, providing best practices for writing clean code and using professional tools.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Al Sweigart, known for his practical and accessible approach to programming.
- Q: What are the prerequisites for reading this book? A: Readers should have completed a basic Python programming tutorial or have familiarity with Python, specifically versions 3.6 and higher.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What coding techniques will I learn from this book? A: You'll learn coding style, functional programming, object-oriented design, and how to use tools like code formatters, type checkers, and linters.
- Q: Does this book include practical coding examples? A: Yes, it includes detailed breakdowns of classic command-line games and encourages readers to implement the programs themselves.
- Q: What format is this book available in? A: It is available in paperback format.
- Q: When was 'Beyond the Basic Stuff with Python' published? A: The book was published on December 16, 2020.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: While it is not for complete beginners, it is ideal for those who have completed a basic tutorial and want to enhance their skills.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in this book? A: Key topics include coding style, debugging, project structure, documentation, performance measurement, and Big-O algorithm analysis.