Python for Dummies

* Python is an open source, object-oriented language that's now used by an estimated 900,000 developers for scripting applications as well as stand-alone progra... » 

* Python is an open source, object-oriented language that's now used by an estimated 900,000 developers for scripting applications as well as stand-alone programs
* This accessible introductory guide covers basic programming concepts, explains how Python differs from other object-oriented languages (Perl, Java, and C++), and shows how to install it on all platforms (Linux/Unix, Windows, and Mac OS X)
* Walks readers step by step through the construction of real applications
* Topics covered include working with Python building blocks (functions, modules, packages, control structures, and dictionaries), using Python libraries, accessing the Internet, and creating graphical interfaces «