https://www.developerfusion.com/t/python/books/view/samplechapters/ SampleChapters Python Book from Developer Fusion http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification en-GB Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT We are visual animals. But before we can see the world in its true splendor, our brains, just like our computers, have to sort and organize raw data, and then transform that data to produce new images of the world. Beginning Python Visualization: Crafting Visual Transformation Scripts talks about turning many types of small data sources into useful visual data. And you will learn Python as part of the bargain. http://www.developerfusion.com/book/13462/beginning-python-visualization-crafting-visual-transformation-scripts-books-for-professionals-by-professionals/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/13462/beginning-python-visualization-crafting-visual-transformation-scripts-books-for-professionals-by-professionals/ Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley Django is the leading Python web application development framework. Learn how to leverage the Django web framework to its full potential in this advanced tutorial and reference. Endorsed by Django, Pro Django more or less picks up where The Definitive Guide to Django left off and examines in greater detail the unusual and complex problems that Python web application developers can face and how to solve them. http://www.developerfusion.com/book/13464/pro-django-experts-voice-in-web-development/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/13464/pro-django-experts-voice-in-web-development/ Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley Spurred by the enormous popularity of Ruby on Rails, web frameworks have revolutionized the way developers of all programming languages tackle the often complex task of web application development. Some of the most exciting activity in this area can be seen in the Python community, one of the wildly popular frameworks to enter the fray being Pylons http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44372/the-definitive-guide-to-pylons-experts-voice-in-web-development/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44372/the-definitive-guide-to-pylons-experts-voice-in-web-development/ Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley Gain a fundamental understanding of Python’s syntax and features with the second edition of Beginning Python, an up–to–date introduction and practical reference. Covering a wide array of Python–related programming topics, including addressing language internals, database integration, network programming, and web services, you’ll be guided by sound development principles. Ten accompanying projects will ensure you can get your hands dirty in no time. http://www.developerfusion.com/book/17394/beginning-python-from-novice-to-professional-second-edition-beginning-from-novice-to-professional/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/17394/beginning-python-from-novice-to-professional-second-edition-beginning-from-novice-to-professional/ Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley You’ve long been enamored with the Python language, and have mastered its many nuances. Yet something seems to be missing—a productivity boost that you know is possible but you’re not sure how to go about it. This was the sentiment of so many developers before discovering Agile programming paradigm, which embraces concepts such as automation, effective code management, and test–driven development. http://www.developerfusion.com/book/17421/foundations-of-agile-python-development-experts-voice-in-open-source/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/17421/foundations-of-agile-python-development-experts-voice-in-open-source/ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley Build a django content management system, blog, and social networking site with James Bennett as he introduces the popular Django framework. You’ll work through the development of each project, implementing and running the applications while learning new features along the way. http://www.developerfusion.com/book/31323/practical-django-projects-pratical-projects/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/31323/practical-django-projects-pratical-projects/ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley Django, the Python–based equivalent to the Ruby on Rails web development framework, is presently one of the hottest topics in web development today. In The Definitive Guide to Django: Web Development Done Right, Adrian Holovaty, one of Django’s creators, and Django lead developer Jacob Kaplan–Moss show you how they use this framework to create award–winning web sites. http://www.developerfusion.com/book/17489/the-definitive-guide-to-django-web-development-done-right/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/17489/the-definitive-guide-to-django-web-development-done-right/ Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley Like music and movies, video games are rapidly becoming an integral part of our lives. Over the years, you’ve yearned for every new gaming console, mastered each blockbuster within weeks after its release, and have even won a local gaming competition or two. But lately you’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about a game idea of your own, or are exploring the possibility of making a career of this vibrant and growing industry. But where should you begin? http://www.developerfusion.com/book/31271/beginning-game-development-with-python-and-pygame-from-novice-to-professional-beginning-from-novice-to-professional/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/31271/beginning-game-development-with-python-and-pygame-from-novice-to-professional-beginning-from-novice-to-professional/ Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley Ruby has set the world on fire, proving itself a serious challenger to Perl and Python in all spheres. In particular, more and more people are discovering that Rubys flexibility, superb feature set, and gentle learning curve make it a natural choice for system administration tasks, from the humblest server to the largest enterprise deployment. http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44319/practical-ruby-for-system-administration-experts-voice-in-open-source/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44319/practical-ruby-for-system-administration-experts-voice-in-open-source/ Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley The Definitive Guide to Berkeley DB XML covers Sleepycat's Berkeley DB XML, an open source embedded XML database. Berkeley DB XML runs on all major operating systems and has support for the most popular programming languages. The book includes tutorials and complete language references for C++, Java, Perl, Python, and PHP. Berkeley DB XML has the potential to dramatically simplify the development of your application's data tier. http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44258/the-definitive-guide-to-berkeley-db-xml/ http://www.developerfusion.com/book/44258/the-definitive-guide-to-berkeley-db-xml/ Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT James Crowley