This book, written for developers comfortable with another programming language, concisely covers programming basics, while introducing Python's comprehensive standard library and unique features in depth and detail. In this fourth edition, Naomi Ceder has added new coverage of AI coding tools like Copilot and Google's Colaboratory (Colab), new interactive notebooks, quick-check questions, and end-of-chapter labs.

Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF and ePub formats from Manning Publications.

Author: Naomi Ceder
Publisher: Manning
Date: April 2025
Pages: 584
ISBN: 978-1633436336
Print: 1633436330
Kindle: B0DY922KTM
Audience: Developers interested in Python
Level: Introductory/Intermediate
Category: Python

• Python syntax, data structures, and best practices
• Python as an object oriented language
• Common Python libraries
• Basic data handling with Python
• Using AI code generation tools with Python

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