Synopsis
"This tutorial begins with coverage of some of the basics of Python programming. Using plenty of skill-building exercises and interactive programming sessions, this book will help those new to programming develop an understanding of concepts and practical techniques. For experienced programmers, the book demonstrates Python's breadth of capabilities and shows the ways that Python interfaces with Java APIs for professional application development." "In addition, the book contains instructions for downloading and installing the Python language and the Java Development Kit (JDK). Terminology, definitions, explanations, and numerous code samples make this book a useful learning experience." Whether you are sophisticated computer user new to programming or a serious application developer, Python Programming with the Java Class Libraries will give you insight into the power of Python and the know-how to put it to work.
Booknews
Hightower is CTO for a global training and consulting company focusing on Enterprise Java Development, and a former software engineer at Intel's Enterprise Architecture Lab. His text is designed to teach nonprogrammers, novice programmers, and experienced programmers how to do programming using Python. Coverage includes basic programming concepts; Python basics; object-oriented programming concepts; file input/output; Python's intrinsic functions; formatting, parsing, and manipulating strings; interfacing with the Java APIs and working with Java Streams; using Python and Java Swing to create GUIs; working with SQL and JDBC ; and Python and Java applets. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR