Modern Python Cookbook (3 ed)

Enhance your Python skills with the third edition of Modern Python Cookbook with 130+ new and updated recipes covering Python 3.12, including new coverage on graphics, visualizations, dependencies, virtual environments, and more.

Key Features

• New chapters on type matching, data visualization, dependency management, and more
• Comprehensive coverage of Python 3.12 with updated recipes and techniques
• Provides practical examples and detailed explanations to solve real-world problems efficiently

Book Description

Python is the go-to language for developers, engineers, data scientists, and hobbyists worldwide. Known for its versatility, Python can efficiently power applications, offering remarkable speed, safety, and scalability. This book distills Python into a collection of straightforward recipes, providing insights into specific language features within various contexts, making it an indispensable resource for mastering Python and using it to handle real-world use cases.

The third edition of Modern Python Cookbook provides an in-depth look into Python 3.12, offering more than 140 new and updated recipes that cater to both beginners and experienced developers. This edition introduces new chapters on documentation and style, data visualization with Matplotlib and Pyplot, and advanced dependency management techniques using tools like Poetry and Anaconda. With practical examples and detailed explanations, this cookbook helps developers solve real-world problems, optimize their code, and get up to date with the latest Python features.

What you will learn

• Master core Python data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Implement object-oriented designs and functional programming features
• Use type matching and annotations to make more expressive programs.
• Create useful data visualizations with Matplotlib and Pyplot
• Manage project dependencies and virtual environments effectively.
• Follow best practices for code style and testing.
• Create clear and trustworthy documentation for your projects.

Who this book is for

This Python book is for web developers, programmers, enterprise programmers, engineers, and big data scientists. If you are a beginner, this book offers helpful details and design patterns for learning Python. If you are experienced, it will expand your knowledge base. Fundamental knowledge of Python programming and basic programming principles will be helpful.

Table of Contents

1. Numbers, Strings, and Tuples
2. Statements and Syntax
3. Function Definitions
4. Built-In Data Structures Part 1: Lists and Sets
5. Built-In Data Structures Part 2: Dictionaries
6. User Inputs and Outputs
7. Basics of Classes and Objects
8. More Advanced Class Design
9. Functional Programming Features
10. Type Matching and Annotations
11. Input/Output, Physical Format, and Logical Layout
12. Graphics and Visualization with Jupyter Lab
13. Application Integration: Configuration
14. Application Integration: Combination
15. Testing
16. Dependencies and Virtual Environments
17. Documentation and Style

About the Author

Steven Lott has been programming since computers were large, expensive, and rare. Working for decades in high tech has given him exposure to a lot of ideas and techniques, some bad, but most are helpful to others. Since the 1990s, Steven has been engaged with Python, crafting an array of indispensable tools and applications. His profound expertise has led him to contribute significantly to Packt Publishing, penning notable titles like “Mastering Object-Oriented,” “The Modern Python Cookbook,” and “Functional Python Programming.” A self-proclaimed technomad, Steven's unconventional lifestyle sees him residing on a boat, often anchored along the vibrant east coast of the US. He tries to live by the words, “Don't come home until you have a story.”